I had a dream!

Ha ha, good one Sabitha It is never easy to travel light, especially when you travel once a while and might not be able to go back for another few months/years. I do not over pack, but would not miss carrying a lot of unwanted stuff for 'just in case' reasons. Things like an array of meds(most would come back unopened), things which I think I might not be able to buy there, but hardly use during my stay there etc. There are also things that I foresee that I might need during an so called 'emergency' - extra sets of dresses, shoes, accessories etc, which will never be even taken out of the suit case. I would rather be well (extra)equipped than be short handed :rotfl

 

Sabitha,

Like all NRIs who dream of traveling light to India, I have done my share of daydreaming about boarding a plane with chic, fashionable luggage but my reality has somehow always been bulging suitcases that rip on the way to the airport.

You dream of fragrant Orchids too? As one who puts some stock in to the saying 'Your dreams are a window to your soul', I will have to say that you have a very beautiful mind and soul. The best dream that I can claim to have had is a bowl of steaming sambar vada from Saravana Bhavan. What does that tell you about my soul?

Seriously, a beautiful post Sabitha.

 

hey sabi,

I have just returned from India and with 3 suitcases filled to the brim. both dd and my mom were sure that I would pay for overweight this time and kept cribbing "why does she carry so many things to eat..as if we dont get anything there" but the seasoned traveller that I have now become, I just chose to ignore their remarks.. and of course the first thing that I checked up on arriving home was my curry leaves plant..so fresh and green the leaves looked ..thanked my neighbour with some of the goodies that I had carried all the way.

 

Travelling with just 4 suitcases is a nightmare for me...coz travelling light doesnt exist in my dictionary but those feather and orchids are awwwwww...inducing. I always associate feathers with angels and orchids ofcourse are beautiful... your description of your dream is so warm, gentle and beautiful.... makes me want to have one of those dreams too