the go to pieces
So, the suitcases have been unpacked and here’s the packing verdict. I so did not need the “casual chic” dinner outfits I’d had planned to wear. After most days of hiking straight up the Canadian Rockies, dinners were mostly casual. But the poncho I almost didn’t put in (and am wearing in this wonderful ball room of the Banff Spring Hotel) was such the go-to piece as it was pretty cold. The summer pants I thought I’d wear every day (and kick myself for packing any others) were ones I never wore. Too thin. The extra pair of tennis shoes I brought in case my others got drenched and didn’t dry out in time for the next hike were also not touched. Neither were the dressy heels that were going to make the casual resort chic outfits look more spiffy.
But all in all, I was happy. Rain gear–check! It came in very handy. Turtleneck sweater and turtleneck long-sleeved t-shirt? Check, wore them every day. There was nothing I was wishing I’d brought–except maybe that black cashmere cardigan that is still on my shopping list. Another few falling degrees and I would have needed yet another layer! But much more than clothes, the splendor of the Canadian Rockies was breathtaking. I enjoyed “her” beautiful mountains, water falls, wildlife, glaciers. Unmatched beauty, for sure! We’ll be back! (And I’ll have that cashmere cardigan with me next time!)
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So, the suitcases have been unpacked and here’s the packing verdict. I so did not need the “casual chic” dinner outfits I’d had planned to wear. After most days of hiking straight up the Canadian Rockies, dinners were mostly casual. But the poncho I almost didn’t put in (and am wearing in this wonderful ball room of the Banff Spring Hotel) was such the go-to piece as it was pretty cold. The summer pants I thought I’d wear every day (and kick myself for packing any others) were ones I never wore. Too thin. The extra pair of tennis shoes I brought in case my others got drenched and didn’t dry out in time for the next hike were also not touched. Neither were the dressy heels that were going to make the casual resort chic outfits look more spiffy.
November 21st, 2009 at 11:36 am
Interesting article, thanks for posting