The Suitcases Have Awoken from Hibernation

If I'd known how much packing I'd have to do, I'd have run again.-- Harry S. Truman 

 
The suitcases are out... which means that Germany is right around the corner-- 42 days exactly.  It may seem a wee bit early, but I have talked to fellow Outbounds who have had their suitcases out for a MONTH already, so I don't feel so bad.

I won't actually start packing until a couple weeks beforehand, but having suitcases on the floor of my bedroom give me ideas on what to pack.

Here is what I am bringing with me:

I am checking my Largest Bag:

Taking my Smaller Bag on the Plane:

 

And Carrying 'A Personal Item'-- It will have a Teddy Bear Strapped to it also:

All Together:

Finding the Luggage? Easy!

Packing it? Not so much...

I still have about 6 more weeks to cram things into my bags. Hopefully I will make it without paying much for baggage fees.

Wish me luck!