 Day 82: On a Train with Luggage |
I’m a backpack sort of girl, so much so that I can’t even remember the last time I used “real” luggage for a trip. Sometimes, I look at little rolling suitcases and laugh. “Ha! What a nightmare that must be to get through the streets, along sidewalks, over bumps and humps and gaps.” Other times, I’m at a loss when I want nothing more than to get my heavy bag off my back and kick it to where I need to take it next. Why isn’t there an app for that already?!
I decided to go against my normal travel mode on my train trip to Perth and take a classier approach with some luggage that has wheels. It’s cabin baggage size, so I’ll hopefully have no issues once I have to board that flight back to Sydney next week, but it was feeling extra heavy pulling it down the road today. I literally had to pull it on the road, though, because of some sidewalk construction on my walk to the local train station, so it was at that moment that I was cursing my decision to not have a backpack.
Besides that issue, I’m glad I have some luggage this time around. I think it looks nice, if that makes sense? I’m on this awesome train trip that takes me across the country of Australia in 3 nights, and I think a little class is in order. Oh yeah, I’ll be in the bar carriage soon sipping on red wine as we get further towards the outback.
But before I get too carried away, let’s talk about what went in my suitcase. I mean, really, how do you pack for a 3 night trip on a train? I’ll be working, writing, photo-ing and maybe spending a lot of quality time with myself, so I had to pack stuff that would allow for all of this to go down without going nuts.
It feels like I over-packed.
Let’s start with items to keep me busy:
My phone + charger.
My DSLR + charger.
Pat’s pocket camera + charger.
My laptop + charger.
A book.
A guidebook.
A notebook.
Items to keep me nourished:
Water.
Coffee & beverage flavor packs.
Fruit + nut mix.
Granola bars.
Breakfast bars.
Chocolate.
A few plastic cups + cutlery + paper plates.
Items to keep me comfy:
Sweater.
Clothes for all seasons (the train is cool, outside is hot).
Walking shoes.
Shower flip-flops.
Slip-on shoes.
Clothes.
There are so many other things I could have brought with me for this trip, but decided not to because I just can’t handle carrying too many things with me. This actually feels like quite a bit this time around, but that might have something to do with the extra bag of food I brought.
Ok, must go now and enjoy my awesome train ride!
Sounds like an awesome trip, Brooke! Enjoy. Can’t wait for the pix !! I’m also envious of any girl that can pack so little for any trip ;o)
I can’t wait to read about your train trek (and of course see pictures!). I looked into that trek while planning our trip, but couldn’t make it work. Maybe I’ll just have to come back again in a few years and try to fit it in.
Yes, I can’t wait for pictures! I can’t imagine being used to backpacking and then packing a while suitcase for just three days! But at least you have a cute suitcase
woohoo so excited for you! Can’t wait to hear all about it! Have a nice ride!
Hi Brooke, looking as gorgeous as ever in the pic
I can’t believe you manage to fit all those things in that luggage! Are you headed to Australia?
I also like backpacks and I really hate to carry luggage with me on a trip. And I admire you for taking a change with grace. I would like to see your pictures about the trip.
Sounds like a great trip, especially traveling by train! Have a good one!