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Romania packing list, August - September

Our trip stretched about a month from mid-August to mid-September. Temperatures were often higher than usual, as was the case in much of Europe, except in Brasov, which was 20 degrees (or more) colder than Bucharest with a bit of rain as well as a couple of cooler days in Maramures. I was very happy to have the jeans, long sleeve T and jacket for those days. I don't worry about the "wash it in the sink" rule as I'm more comfortable in my regular 'uniform' and get laundry done as necessary en route. Everything is Land's End unless otherwise noted.

On the plane I'm always cold, so:
Jeans, white long sleeve t shirt, navy cardigan sweater, lightweight fleece jacket, skechers flats, compression socks, bra and underwear of course, and a belt. I wasn't too warm, but I did look like I was ready to play in the snow compared to everyone else.

In the suitcase, one packing cube plus toiletries bag. The packed rollaboard bag totaled a smidge under 8 kg:
1 pair each khaki and navy knee-length shorts
3 polos; white, pink, yellow
1 khaki skort (I debated leaving this out, but it was nice to have a little variety)
1 navy reversible 3/4 sleeve knit shirt
1 sleep T
1 leggings for sleep and apartment leisure wear
1 sunhat
1 ExOfficio underwear (I'm a member of the wear one, wash one club)
1 pair low cut socks for skechers
1 pair hospital slipper socks, discarded at the end of the trip
Teva sandals
Toiletries bag (still too heavy, but getting better!)
Couple of ziploc bags, various sizes
Small water bottle that fits in the too-small outside pocket of my cross-body bag

In my personal item:
Disposable contacts for 35 days
Glasses, sunglasses and reading glasses for me and hubby
Medications for both of us for 35 days
Spare hearing aids and diabetes equipment for hubby
iPad mini and cord
Phone and cord
Electronics case holding adapters, multi-outlet plugs, etc. for 2
(New) camera and charger, a Canon PowerShot SX 740 HS, which I love
A few guidebook pages, folder for tickets, tour reservations, etc.
Notebook and pens
Couple of snacks - crackers, nuts etc.
Cross-body day bag
Money belt with cash I used for Walkative tourguide tips, craft shopping, casual small purchases and some restaurants. My credit union sells currency at cost with no-fee delivery, so it's a no-brainer to take some with me and try to skip the ATM. Also in there were copies of passport pages, back-up credit cards and debit cards. I put this on after I go through security, as in the past I had to have a physical inspection because I was wearing it. Not doing that again.
Airplane seat-back pocket bag with flight essentials like meds, hand cream and lip balm etc.

I was happy with the selections. I didn't feel like I was missing anything. I wore everything repeatedly, although it did get a little boring. I came home with a couple days' worth of meds and contacts, as planned, as well as a couple of small Romanian acquisitions.

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Inquiring shoppers want to know: What small Romanian acquisitions did you bring home? I'm always interested in other people's souvenirs. I know I brought home way too much pottery. 😊

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Your list looks similar to what I will be taking on my upcoming 20 day trip though I'm taking lightweight pants rather than shorts and a below knee length skirt. I had laid everything a few weeks ago before I could see the upcoming weather forecast for ideas and I was thinking it is going to get boring as the colours I'm taking are more or less beige, navy blue and black. I'm taking a few light scarves for colour pops. though I will be taking a few more underwear and socks.

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I always try to take a bright colored tee, usually plum, which helps with the I am bored feeling. But then I never take scarfs. I don’t wear them at home so why would I wear them while traveling?

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Mardee, I'm usually not much of a shopper, but this time I picked up a little plate to put on my desk for paper clips and the like and a lovely embroidered shirt which I will wear as soon as I can engineer a date with my husband!

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Thank you for sharing! I am impressed you managed to be under 8 kg with a rolling bag- can you please share what brand you use? I am wrestling with the limit a week away from my KLM flights and using a backpack, since my July International rolling suitcase in just under 5 lbs empty.
You inspired me to remove the second white tee and add it to my layers worn on the plane. Your comment about "ready to play in the snow" made me smile :) !

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My carry-on bag is the Amazon Basics 21" hardside Carry-On Luggage with Multi-directional Wheels. I don't open the zip extension so as to avoid any unpleasant checking of my bag at the gate. Never have had a problem.

My personal item, also from Amazon, is the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Lightweight Underseat Carry-On Travel Tote. It easily holds all the stuff listed above. While it is a bit bulky, it does fit under the seat if not stuffed full.