I leave tomorrow! For real this time! After a lovely final night in the states involving a mechanical bull, I think I am ready to do this. By some miracle, I was able to fit into a 21" carryon bag:

• 3 pairs breeches
• 1 pair tall boots
• 1 GPA speed air helmet
• 1 North Face down jacket
• 1 raincoat
• 2 cashmere sweaters
• 1 fleece pullover
• 1 wrap dress
• 1 pair jeans
• 1 dressy top to go with jeans
• and of course underwear, socks, medicine, and toiletries to go around.I mean really people! It can be done! I am the opposite of the light traveler, and just my first try I might have been converted. I think the key is keeping the number of pairs of shoes down.