Travel Tips - Again!

You may have noticed that I haven't posted for a few days. I regret that, since I previously only missed one day this year...but...things got hectic. Even when I travel, I like to have posts scheduled, but I didn't make it this time.

Between taking my mom to Kansas to see her sister, our oldest son's wedding, and a surprise birthday party for my brother, plus making photo/video presentations for the wedding and the party, AND having company from out of town, it just didn't get done. On the plus side, we've had a wonderful time.

My mom got to see her sister Nita for the first time in a long while, and another sister, Tinkle, met us there. Sister time is good! My mom is the one in the middle. I haven't seen her that happy in a long time. All worth it.

So, while I was traveling, I remembered a few things I do that may help you. 'Tis the season!

• I keep my travel bag packed with as many duplicate or travel size items as possible, so I only have to add a few things to my toiletries before I go.
• I keep a printed checklist in my closet of things I need to remember to take! I usually just glance over it to jog my memory, but it's a really good reminder for important things like the cell phone charger, meds, etc.
• I keep a small flashlight in my travel bag, and put it by the bedside at night. Then, when I need to adjust the heat/air or go to the bathroom, I don't have to turn on any bright lights.
• I keep earplugs in my travel bag, and these are invaluable! Walgreens now has a brand that are sized smaller for women, and these work well for me. Filter out all those unfamiliar noises, and I sleep like a baby.
• If you have one, remember to take a portable GPS with you when you're renting a car. It's good to keep the GPS and its power cord in a small bag in your carry-on, so you can start finding your way right from the airport. This really saved the day on our Kansas trip.
• Take a couple of music CDs if you're renting a car. The rent cars usually have CD players, and there's nothing greater than driving through the mountains, or any other scenic spot, with beautiful music playing. (Put these last two items on your travel list.)

I love to travel!! Exploring new places is so fun. I hope we get to do a lot more of it as life goes on.