More Travel Tips - Packing List

The packing was always going to be a challenge. Eight weeks out of a backpack, through summer and into autumn, travelling through countries and cities - well, how to do it?
Here's a list of items that worked well:
Clothes:charcoal a-line skirt (with pockets. You can never have enough pockets when you're travelling)jeansshortssilk singletwhite travel shirt (with more pockets)plaid shirt (doesn't show the dirt)black merino jerseyblack cardigan3x bright-coloured t-shirts (one of merino, for layering)long-sleeved black toprain coatblack tightshat, gloves and woollen scarf (these add warmth but don't take up much room)Shoes:sandalswalking shoes - for cities and mountainsankle boots - so you don't always look like a travellerExtras:satchel - to blend in with the crowd and carry the coat and cameraexercise gear (eg running shoes) - so you don't get too fat from all the yummy fooda kindle - unless you want to carry a LOT of books

Of course I took more than this. But I didn't need it. Damn. I carried a lot of extra weight!