Packing

As we don't have mains water in Norway, or indeed a washing machine, we have to bring all the bedding and towels home with us, so since April it has been washed and vacuum packed and sat in our bedroom in an IKEA bag, to which we had added random items that are coming with us.

Jim then started packing the non clothing items about 3 weeks ago and then got out the other bags to take.  So our bedroom has been sort of like an obstacle course!

Today we have finally finished packing, well apart from toiletries and food for the journey.

We bought a bag weighing device which is invaluable, so each bag has been packed and weighed. Then re packed and weighed. Then re packed. Then weighed again, and in some cases re packed and weighed. Again.

There are 3 adults and 2 children travelling.

We have 4 hold bags (each weighing just under 20kg), and 2 suitcases, 1 hold-all, 3 rucksacks as carry on, plus another one when Jim's dad arrives tomorrow! Not to mention the inevitable Boots carrier bag from the airport!

Oh my god!

And the thing is, it's all essential. 

On the plus side when we come home we'll only have 2 hold bags......