List Friday - Splendid Necessities for Travel

Checking favorite blogs today and discovered that I am not the only one thinking about travel and Vacation…. Sacred Ordinary and Pomegranates and Paper have lists of “Splendid Necessities for Travel” that provided the inspiration for the following list:

• Canon cameras (lenses, tripod or monopod depending on location and space)


• Laptop (with wireless)


• Extra batteries, battery charger, perhaps adapter for differing electrical service, extension cord, small surge protector.


• Moleskine Journal


• Sketch box: which includes assorted drawing pencils, small scissors, ruler, x-acto knife, kneaded erasers and other useful things.


• Watercolor pad


• Travel box of watercolors


• Comfortable backpack for essential field supplies


• Memory foam pillow (space allowing)


• Comfortable shoes!


• Tylenol


• An emergency sewing kit


• One paperback book I have not yet read


• One old favorite book that I can depend on for a good read


• Clothing (varies with season and location)


• Hat (to keep heat in or out…)


• Personal care kit (I have kept this packed for so long I am not certain what it holds, but if I take anything out I am sure I will need it)


• Almond Roca


• A couple of body stash money holders (with travelers checks and cash)


• Passport (if needed)


• My imagination


• A positive adventurous attitude

Hummmm --- now what else did I take out of the car when we unpacked this morning?