Ryan Air has very strict specifications for luggage. We chose not to check in our bags for speed (and also cos they charge a higher fee) which meant we had one bag that had to be 55 x 25 x something very thin which I can't remember, and it couldn't not weigh over 10kg.
I spent the day measuring bags with a measuring tape. It's a miracle the zips could close. Apart from wet weather gear, walking gear, First Aid kit, map, civilian clothing and 2 x books (my excuse is I would need at least one on a normal everyday basis, here I'm going to the outskirts of civilisation!), a variety of chargers and toiletries, I kept things as simple as possible.
Thank goodness for Nepal - after wearing the same clothes and not showering for 10 days, this should be fine.
I'm finally packed. A last minute round of tasks - water the plants, check emails, wash dishes.
I arrived at Johnny's to see him trundling between rooms, and there was a flurry of socks and shirts.
"Arg," he said, "my bag is 1 cm too long."
We sat in the front room watching short documentaries. I refuse to weigh my bag. I simply can't face unpacking and packing it again.
I know it's nuts but I've only just looked closely at the itinerary. As photographer and general cheerleader, I tend to leave details of planning and navigation to those better suited.
Mount Keen
Miles : 11 miles
Ascent: 730m
Lochnagar aka Cac Carn Beag
Miles: 17.1 miles
Ascent: 1155m
OH MY GOD - SEVENTEEN!
Wish us luck.
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