Dear U,

My last post made it through, after all.

Picked up some items for the Thursday trip. Did last minute locating of ancient knapsack with (hopefully-not) defective zippers. Haven't changed the bag ever since, my travel bag of choice since it forces me to be a light traveller.

Some travel reminders I've kept in mind:
1) If it is available in sachet, get it.
2) It's never too prudent to pack an extra roll of film. Case in point: the image of Abi Ong selling film and prepaid load in Boracay.
3) Bring one pair of footwear. Of course this means not travelling with the snobbish sister. (Magpalit ka nga ng suot. Ano ka, taga-Diliman? Uh, yeah?)
4) You CAN wash underwear and hankies. And it it's really necessary, a shirt or two.
5) (In connection with # 4:) I don't do Side A and Side B.
6) Never travel with more than four people, mark my words.
7) One can never have enough toilet paper.
8) As with plane trips, always have an emergency book with you. But make sure it's not bigger and heavier than your toiletries kit. The smaller and sexier, the better.
9) Never underestimate the powers of the female charm.
10) When encountering the seashore, resist the urge to pick up pretty stones and shells. (Yes, they seem like a good idea at the time, but really, where do you expect to keep them once you get home?)

A.