Friday, June 18, 2010

2...Royal packing

We fly Royal Jordanian Air into Amman. Luggage limits are outlined in detail on their site:

Economy Class Passengers
(That would be us)
Checked Baggage: The sum of the three dimensions of one piece does not exceed (1568 cms) or 62 inches, weight of pieces maximum (20 kgs) or (44 lbs).
One piece of carry-on baggage is allowed per person according to the set size, weight and shape. Small sized handbag / briefcase: Depth: 23cm; Height: 41cm; Width: 51cm
Weight not to exceed 7 kgs (13 lbs).

Piles of stuff collected in our guest room. Ken sorting through paperwork the dig director asked him to carry.

Our goal: pack light. Each of us carefully checks the What to Bring list included beside the Information tab on the official Dig Site. Our empty suitcases meet the dimension restrictions and today we fill them up, borrow a scale and check on baggage weight.

Once upon a time Ken and Rebecca packed to live in Khartoum, Sudan. Ken packed camping gear and Rebecca insisted on bringing sundries like bed linens, a shower curtain, and baking powder. We went camping in Sudan and slept on cool sheets, took showers and ate baking powder biscuits. It all mattered. We feel confident that the insect spray, trowels, clothes pins, and smooth-soled shoes all matter. Our activity today is also freighted with flexibility, curiosity and expectation of adventure with no size or weight restrictions.



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