i liked this. nice to see your thoughts as they develop. Always bring less. for years each trip i brought less than the trip before. one trip, i left with my jansport back pack in winter. i got onto the plane in a swimsuit. i brought 1 swimsuit, 2 pairs of underwair, sandles, a hat and 2 tshirts and my journal. i just bought all there. it was amazing. i did bring more my next trip though...haha