Showing posts with label suitcase. Show all posts
Showing posts with label suitcase. Show all posts

Friday, September 21, 2012

The Great Arrival

I´m here! After three grueling flights, three times stuffing my oversized (35lb) carry-on into the overhead compartment, and three times praying the flight attendants wouldn't say anything about it, I have arrived.  Overall I probably couldn't have asked for smoother flights.  The food was pretty good on our international flight.  There were no crying babies or mobs of chatty teenagers.  And we also were able to make it to all our flights on time.
Cassondra and I beginning our journey! 
Some funny things that happened on our trip. Once we arrived in Vigo, I went to the information booth to ask the man for a map.  I also asked him if the bus stopped on Rua Urzaiz.  Then i attempted to ask him, where are the stops (Paradas).  Instead, I asked him where the Prado was.  Needless to say he smiled, gave me a double take, asked ¿Prado? and then I realized what I had said.  Ops! He had still understood though thank goodness! =) 

Once settled into our hostel, Cassondra and I decided to go find a Cell Phone store to get our phones up and running.  We had to leave and come back 3 times because we kept forgetting things like, passports, money, and our phones! We may have been a tid bit overtired.  

This brings me to my final point.  If you are reading this, and you have a smartphone, I would like you to download the FREE app Viber.  It is free text messaging and phone calls through the internet.  It is the only way that you will able to keep in touch with me for the next 9 months.  So I hope you all add it so we can keep in touch! If you would like to add my number to your Viber contacts, it is..... 633229202.  

Also, check out my new posts on all the fun things I have eaten so far!  FOOD(Comida)

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Packing

Well the goal is to get all of this.....


Into these two suitcases...... 


Wish me luck! 


Friday, September 7, 2012

My Packing List

I have only two weeks left in the United States! In a bit of a panic mode I finally bought myself an unlocked iphone 4s so that I will have a way of communicating with home once I get to Spain.  I have also moved the majority of my things back home to my parents house, researched a bank to open an account with, began sorting my clothing for packing purposes (which seems like a daunting task), purchased a video camera and squared away my student loan paperwork.  The list seems to keep getting longer and longer of different things I need to remember before I leave....... I hope I'm not forgetting anything!

THE list: 

**Plane Ticket**
Passport
Journal
Spanish-English Dictionary
Computer & charger
Flip Video Camera
iPhone
Important documents (Medical papers/background check) 
Euros
Camera (Canon and Sony) & chargers
1 Year supply of deodorant
Makeup (extra foundation/mascara/blush) 
Lotion
Belts (brown/black)
Travel size Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash
1-2 favorite movies
List of important phone numbers

Winter coat
Lightweight jacket
Running shorts/shirts
2 pair skinny jeans
1 pair dress pants
4 dresses
Assorted tank tops
Sweaters 
2 pair shorts
t-shirts
dress shirts
Patterned tights
Scarves
Underwear


Black boots
Brown boots
Running shoes
2 pair flip flops (black & brown) 
Wedges

Suitcase
Backpack
Purse

I hope I'm not forgetting anything!?!?

I think I need to take a few tips from this guy!