Pack light!

It's never too early to start thinking about how little stuff you should take on the trip. An old Spanish proverb from onebag.com: "On a long journey, even a straw weighs heavy". This site is full of good advice. This section discusses types of luggage - makes a strong case for backpack as opposed to rolling types. I made the whole trip last time with one carry-on suitcase/backpack - mainly so I'd have hands free to help Janet who definitely had her hands full. And, I'm planning to take even less this time.