I am leaving tomorrow for a spa weekend with four other women. I've never even been to a spa at home, so to go to a fancy schmancy spa in Scottsdale, Arizona is going to be a special treat. We have a massage scheduled for each of us, but really I am most excited about sitting by the pool with a fruity drink.
Sure, I am nervous about a couple of things: 5 women sharing a room and more importantly, a bathroom, sharing a bed (what if I snore or wake up with one of my screaming dreams), being seen in a bathing suit, and did I mention sharing a bathroom? I am one of those people that can read War and Peace while doing my business in the bathroom. My friends, Marty and Don, have come up with one of their comedy routines about our bathroom visits: Marty and I need War and Peace for our bathroom time, while Don reads a business card for his.
But, the point of this post is my luggage. I prefer to pack only a carry-on (pictured above) when possible while traveling. Last October when Ignacio, my mom, and I went to Paris, I made everyone only bring a carry-on, and we were successful! (except for the trip home--we bought too much).
We will arrive in Scottsdale on Thursday afternoon/evening, and leave bright and early on Sunday morning, so we really shouldn't need much, right? How nice it is not to have to go to baggage claim, and just hit the ground running. Also, I take the train to the airport and traveling light is a blessing when lugging your stuff up and down the stairs, up and down the escalators, and on and off the train. Not to mention, the fees you have to pay to check a suitcase. So, it's a no-brainer. I will be carrying on.
Except..............my size 11 shoes are BIG. They can really take up space in a carry-on suitcase. Now, add high heeled wedges to those size 11 shoes, and your carry-on bag is half full.
Man, I'm screwed.
