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Cool weather packing tips?
I'm about to leave for my first "cool weather" cruise and am at a loss for
packing. Normally I manage to pack really light, but this is a new cruise line, and a completely new regions for me. I'll be flying to Rome for 3 days before boarding the Costa Concordia. Sailing to: Savona, Athens, Olympia, Rhodes, Izmir (Ephesus), Cypress and Alexandria. Watching the 10 day forecast for the ports it appears that Egypt will be the warmest coming in about 70 (f). With the averages being 55 (high) and 40's (lows) It's also supposed to rain in Rome every day I'm there so I need to take that into consideration. Here are some of my ideas to help me pack light but still have clothing warm enough in the cool weather. (Let me say that I don't get cold easily, but I'd rather be too warm than too cold) I'm taking all earth tones so I can cut down on the amount of shoes I have to bring. 2 pair of pants (different color) that have zippers at the mid calf and the knee so they zip off into shorts or long shorts. 3 zip up hoodie sweaters 1 pair cross trainer shoes (for excursions and walking) 1 pair brown dress shoes 1 pair brown leather flip flops 2 or 3 dress sweaters for dinner 2 pair dockers (khaki and brown) There will be other things like sleep pants and t-shirts, swim trunks and tank tops etc I'm torn on a jacket. I thought about taking a light (water proof) wind breaker but I really don't have one that I consider good enough for such a big trip. So I'd have to buy a new one (or maybe get a new one in Rome) I'll have an umbrella so I'm not too concerned about it being water proof, just light enough to be easy to carry, but warm enough in the cool evenings. What would you suggest to help me pack light? I'll either be packing clothes already on hangers or in travel space bags with hangers in the suitcase to help unpack quickly. |
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IMO, 3 hoodies is too much (luggage space for a Europe cruise is precious).
Bring some t-shirts that you can layer and one warm sweat shirt. I did my 2 week Norway cruise 3 years ago with just one sweatshirt. And for dinner, I think 3 sweaters is excessive. Bring 1 IMO. I also brought a good rain jacket. One that breathes so you don't sweat like crazy in it. To me, that's actually the most important item. I got a Marmot jacket, which I've used repeatedly since then. And it fits in a zip lock bag which then fits in a back pack. Buy it big enough to fit over multiple layers. http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/fa...earchSort=TRUE I wouldn't count on getting a rain jacket in Rome. It's EXTREMELY expensive, and not sure the selection (leather yes, rain jackets... not sure). I'd get one ahead of time. "Babie" wrote in message ... I'm about to leave for my first "cool weather" cruise and am at a loss for packing. Normally I manage to pack really light, but this is a new cruise line, and a completely new regions for me. I'll be flying to Rome for 3 days before boarding the Costa Concordia. Sailing to: Savona, Athens, Olympia, Rhodes, Izmir (Ephesus), Cypress and Alexandria. Watching the 10 day forecast for the ports it appears that Egypt will be the warmest coming in about 70 (f). With the averages being 55 (high) and 40's (lows) It's also supposed to rain in Rome every day I'm there so I need to take that into consideration. Here are some of my ideas to help me pack light but still have clothing warm enough in the cool weather. (Let me say that I don't get cold easily, but I'd rather be too warm than too cold) I'm taking all earth tones so I can cut down on the amount of shoes I have to bring. 2 pair of pants (different color) that have zippers at the mid calf and the knee so they zip off into shorts or long shorts. 3 zip up hoodie sweaters 1 pair cross trainer shoes (for excursions and walking) 1 pair brown dress shoes 1 pair brown leather flip flops 2 or 3 dress sweaters for dinner 2 pair dockers (khaki and brown) There will be other things like sleep pants and t-shirts, swim trunks and tank tops etc I'm torn on a jacket. I thought about taking a light (water proof) wind breaker but I really don't have one that I consider good enough for such a big trip. So I'd have to buy a new one (or maybe get a new one in Rome) I'll have an umbrella so I'm not too concerned about it being water proof, just light enough to be easy to carry, but warm enough in the cool evenings. What would you suggest to help me pack light? I'll either be packing clothes already on hangers or in travel space bags with hangers in the suitcase to help unpack quickly. |
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"Babie" wrote:
I'm about to leave for my first "cool weather" cruise and am at a loss for packing. Normally I manage to pack really light, but this is a new cruise line, and a completely new regions for me. I'll be flying to Rome for 3 days before boarding the Costa Concordia. Sailing to: Savona, Athens, Olympia, Rhodes, Izmir (Ephesus), Cypress and Alexandria. Watching the 10 day forecast for the ports it appears that Egypt will be the warmest coming in about 70 (f). With the averages being 55 (high) and 40's (lows) It's also supposed to rain in Rome every day I'm there so I need to take that into consideration. Here are some of my ideas to help me pack light but still have clothing warm enough in the cool weather. (Let me say that I don't get cold easily, but I'd rather be too warm than too cold) I'm taking all earth tones so I can cut down on the amount of shoes I have to bring. 2 pair of pants (different color) that have zippers at the mid calf and the knee so they zip off into shorts or long shorts. 3 zip up hoodie sweaters I agree that you don't need so many of these - 2 would be enough. 1 pair cross trainer shoes (for excursions and walking) 1 pair brown dress shoes 1 pair brown leather flip flops 2 or 3 dress sweaters for dinner 2 pair dockers (khaki and brown) There will be other things like sleep pants and t-shirts, swim trunks and tank tops etc I'm torn on a jacket. I thought about taking a light (water proof) wind breaker but I really don't have one that I consider good enough for such a big trip. So I'd have to buy a new one (or maybe get a new one in Rome) I'll have an umbrella so I'm not too concerned about it being water proof, just light enough to be easy to carry, but warm enough in the cool evenings. Look at the Overstocks area of Lands End - I got a couple of nice jackets there. I find that when I'm on the water it is cooler, and we were in Venice and Barcelona the end of March beginning of April and my grandson lived in his hoodie. I had a hooded jacket with a zip out lining, and I was glad to have that. It's a damp cold. What would you suggest to help me pack light? I'll either be packing clothes already on hangers or in travel space bags with hangers in the suitcase to help unpack quickly. |
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On 2/13/2009 11:26 AM Babie jumping up and down excitedly ejaculated:
I'm about to leave for my first "cool weather" cruise and am at a loss for packing. Normally I manage to pack really light, but this is a new cruise line, and a completely new regions for me. I'll be flying to Rome for 3 days before boarding the Costa Concordia. Sailing to: Savona, Athens, Olympia, Rhodes, Izmir (Ephesus), Cypress and Alexandria. Watching the 10 day forecast for the ports it appears that Egypt will be the warmest coming in about 70 (f). With the averages being 55 (high) and 40's (lows) It's also supposed to rain in Rome every day I'm there so I need to take that into consideration. Here are some of my ideas to help me pack light but still have clothing warm enough in the cool weather. (Let me say that I don't get cold easily, but I'd rather be too warm than too cold) I'm taking all earth tones so I can cut down on the amount of shoes I have to bring. 2 pair of pants (different color) that have zippers at the mid calf and the knee so they zip off into shorts or long shorts. 3 zip up hoodie sweaters 1 pair cross trainer shoes (for excursions and walking) 1 pair brown dress shoes 1 pair brown leather flip flops 2 or 3 dress sweaters for dinner 2 pair dockers (khaki and brown) There will be other things like sleep pants and t-shirts, swim trunks and tank tops etc I'm torn on a jacket. I thought about taking a light (water proof) wind breaker but I really don't have one that I consider good enough for such a big trip. So I'd have to buy a new one (or maybe get a new one in Rome) I'll have an umbrella so I'm not too concerned about it being water proof, just light enough to be easy to carry, but warm enough in the cool evenings. What would you suggest to help me pack light? I'll either be packing clothes already on hangers or in travel space bags with hangers in the suitcase to help unpack quickly. Will there be formal nights on your cruise? I'm a non traditionalist, leaning to Fashion Forward. Brown dress shoes are perfect if you like to mix it up for formal nights. But, if you wish to blend in with the Fashion Traditionalists, you might be wise to include a pair of dress shoes in a darker color as brown is not a formal color to the traditionalist. If you'd like to push the envelope on formal night, might I suggest wearing Fashion Forward High Heeled Sneakers. They can be found at: http://www.mydivascloset.com/noname217.html -- ________ To email me, Edit "blog" from my email address. Brian M. Kochera "The poor dog is the firmest friend, the first to welcome the foremost to defend" - Lord Byron View My Web Page: http://home.earthlink.net/~brian1951 |
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On Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:53:41 -0500, Brian K
wrote: If you'd like to push the envelope on formal night, might I suggest wearing Fashion Forward High Heeled Sneakers. They can be found at: ... YIKES, those are fugly! -- January 20, 2009 The end of an error |
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On 2/15/2009 1:18 PM Patricia Martin Steward jumping up and down
excitedly ejaculated: On Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:53:41 -0500, Brian K wrote: If you'd like to push the envelope on formal night, might I suggest wearing Fashion Forward High Heeled Sneakers. They can be found at: ... YIKES, those are fugly! -- January 20, 2009 The end of an error Fashion Forward is not always about cute or pretty. Often it is about rage against convention. In his earlier days David Letterman was Fashion Forward when he wore sneakers with an imported Italian Suit. If you think high heeled sneakers are "fugly", you should see the appropriately coordinated wig hat. Fashion Forward can be very cruel to the beholder, challenging notions of beauty. Thirty years back, Debbie Harry was Fashion Forward when she performed in a dress made from a Hefty Lawn and Leaf bag. It was accessoriezd with Gucci shoes, a Fendi belt and jewelry designed by Paloma Picasso. But don't think you can wear a Hefty Bag dress to day. It's been done, it's so over now. BTW Fugly isn't a bad thing. A musical group with their roots in Greenwich Village, the Fugs, made a living out of being Fugly. -- ________ To email me, Edit "blog" from my email address. Brian M. Kochera "The poor dog is the firmest friend, the first to welcome the foremost to defend" - Lord Byron View My Web Page: http://home.earthlink.net/~brian1951 |
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On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:23:55 -0500, Brian K
wrote: Fashion Forward is not always about cute or pretty. Often it is about rage against convention. Oh yeah, this cruising newsgroup is SO about rage against convention! *snork* -- January 20, 2009 The end of an error |
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In article , Brian K
wrote: Fashion Forward is not always about cute or pretty. Often it is about rage against convention. Fashion Forward is not about rage against convention. It is about the fashion industry working to convince people to toss perfectly usable garments to sell them something new. -- Charles |
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