Remembering to pack

Seems like each trip, there's something I forget to pack. 

When we went to San Francisco, I forgot to pack toothpaste. Strange thing to forget. Steve had some, so no problem. I could have bought a small tube in a store.

On December cruise, forgot my medicines. First time that has ever happened (will NEVER happen again) and couldn't figure out if they fell out of suitcase or I left them at home. It wasn't until I was going through my travel "drawer unit" that I found the the plastic bag they were in with empty plastic bags. Good that I was able to get the important one (Beta Blocker) from the ship's doctor. I actually was reimbursed by my insurance for bill (minus copay). I did have to buy some over-the-counter acid controller to use instead of Nexium and it didn't work as well. NEVER forget that again!!

This trip I thought I had everything I needed. Forgot about packing washcloths. I know that rarely can they be found in hotels outside U.S. I have to add that to my packing list. We bought some at a Guiney's store, 5 for $1.50. Will use one here in Dublin, leave it, and use another in Paris and leave that one there. Not too bad. They're not as absorbent as ones we buy at home but who cares. 

A packing list does help but not if you don't include EVERYTHING on it!