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What to Wear
The dress is very casual - there is no need to bring fancy clothes and shoes. You might like to bring one nicer outfit, but there is no where that we go that casual won't work. I pack mix and match, wash and wear - makes it easier. There is a laundry mat down the street, but most people just wash socks, unders, and Ts and hang in the shower or out on drying racks in the courtyard on warm days.
What size suitcase are you taking?
You should check with the airlines to see what is allowed for luggage. For overseas flights most limit to 2 checked bags - max 50lb each. My plan is to only take one bag and my rolling back-pack. My suitcase is 24 x 18 x 10. It does have expendable sides that increase the depth by a couple of inches. I notice lots of people at the airports with much larger bags.
Have you seen those nifty vacu-pack bags? I have a couple for packing sweaters - they work great! The ones I have are just "zipped" and rolled to compress the air. They are easy to use and allow you to pack more in less space. (they don't reduce the weight!) You can find them at department stores, Walmart, and good old Canadian Tire.
We do need to lug our stuff up a long set of stairs so perhaps two lighter bags would be a smart idea - just figure out a way to hook them together for wheeling though the airport.
Weather
I have added a link to weather in Limoux at the right side of the blog. I do remember that it was on the "fresh" side. You will need to take a jacket and a sweater/sweatshirt or two.Here are a few extra things you might want to add to your packing check list!
- Voltage converter and plug adaptor
The rooms are supplied with hairdryers, but if you bring other electrical equipment from home you will need an adapter and a voltage converter. The power is much "hotter" in France and must be reduced with a converter. - extra memory card for your camera
- extra batteries or charger for your camera
- PASSPORT!
- Check with your airlines for baggage limit - remember to travel LIGHT!
- liquids, gels, aerosols that are carried on to the plane are limited to containers of 100ml/100gms (3.4 oz) and must fit in ONE clear, closed, resealable plastic 1 qt bag. Do check with your airlines to confirm.
- Leave your prescriptions in their containers with your name (must match ticket) these do not need to go in a zip bag, but must be declared to screening authorities - Wear comfie shoes and socks while flying. You will probably have to remove your shoes and put them through the x-ray
- TAG all of your luggage on the outside - include your destination
3 rue de la Mairie,
Limoux, France
- TAG all of your luggage on the INSIDE - just in case the outer tag gets ripped off. This does happen and bags are lost
- Do not carry on your paints - they must be in your checked luggage
See you soon!
Linda
See you soon!
Linda
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