On 7/13/2008 12:02 PM Marsha plucked Senior Frog's Magic Twanger and said:
> Lawrence Akutagawa wrote:
>> "Marsha" wrote in message
>> news:g5d5hi$lg0$1@news.datemas.de...
>
>>> I'm taking a 9-day tour in September around Yosemite-Sierra and
>>> would really like to get everything into a carry-on. All clothing
>>> will be very casual. I plan on layering what I wear on the plane,
>>> hand washing some things in the hotels, and throwing away some
>>> cheap, but good, clothing bought at garage sales. Any other
>>> suggestions?
>>>
>>
>> You have an excellent start. Make sure you have a warm sweater plus
>> a windbreaker as well as some long pants - it can get downright cold
>> in those mountains at night and early morning.
>
> Check.
>
>>
>> Garage sales will be far and few between in the immediate
>> Yosemite/Sierra area.
>
> The clothing has already been bought here. I plan on throwing it away
> there, to make room for anything bought on the trip, hence making it
> unnecessary to ship anything home, unless I buy something really big
> (not likely).
>
>> Pick up your toiletries at one of the drug stores here - we have
>> Longs, Walgreen, and Rite-Aide.
>
> This is a guided tour:
>
> http://preview.tinyurl.com/6524hg
>
> The hotels have hair dryers and all bath supplies, except toothbrush
> and toothpaste.
>
>> On your way back, ship back to yourself everything you want to keep.
>
> Now, that would defeat the purpose of not having to pay for carry-on
> luggage, unless shipping is free :-)
>
>>
>> And don't overlook the east Sierras. Plenty to see there that you'll
>> find nowhere else. If at all interested in nature photography, don't
>> miss the Mountain Light gallery in Bishop, established by Galen
>> Rowell. It is well worth even a 15-20 minute visit. And if you do
>> get to the east Sierras, the cheapest gas will be either at the
>> indian casino just north of Bishop or at the Giggle Springs gas
>> station in Bishop.
>
> Thank you very much for the info. The tour's itinerary looks pretty
> good. I like to take a guided tour first, if possible. Then, upon
> returning, I have a realistic idea of where to go and how much time it
> takes. This looks like something I'd want to do again on my own.
>
> Marsha/Ohio
>
Instead of throwing the close away: 1) see if there is a vintage
clothing store close to where you are staying. You might be able to sell
the items to them, 2) Check at the front desk and with locals to see if
there is any charity willing to take these clothes.
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