A fitful sleep (like switching to night shift), and I'm back from Europe. Wish so much that photos could be posted of the trip in linear format just as they were in WhatsApp, but that is quite some hassle. For now I simply assure you it was like no other.
Update - While unpacking I thought it worthwhile to document what was most and least useful. Prior to packing I'd read many posts from reddit.com/r/solotravel, on vital things to do, to take, to prepare, and purchased many items that would not otherwise have come up.
More Useful:
Merino fleece - Best recommendation ever. Light but warm, machine-wash warm, dries quickly when sweating. They were worth the higher price, when purchased in-store from REI. (Relevant thread.) However, on my laundry cycle it was necessary to purchase an additional long-sleeve shirt in Prague.
Bandana - Sneeze? No napkins? You got this.
Bottle opener
Light sweater - It proved to be much colder than I'd expected, and a thicker sweater was purchased in Prague.
Sewing Kit - Wasted too much time walking around Prague looking for this when the single light sweater developed a rip along the shoulder seam. Found one in a cute store called Little Copenhagen in the tourist area of Prague.
Sleep mask for travel
More t-shirts for sleeping - Purchased in Prague, as I'd forgotten about sweating during sleep.
Day Pack - The one in the link worked, but was a bit too light. It tended to cause more sweating on my back, and in the future a more solid backpack is the way to go.
Large Ziplock bags - Stinky laundry.
Less Useful:
Umbrella - Better to just have a good rainjacket and a cover for the Osprey Backpack.
Siddur - Everything is available online.
Update - While unpacking I thought it worthwhile to document what was most and least useful. Prior to packing I'd read many posts from reddit.com/r/solotravel, on vital things to do, to take, to prepare, and purchased many items that would not otherwise have come up.
More Useful:
Merino fleece - Best recommendation ever. Light but warm, machine-wash warm, dries quickly when sweating. They were worth the higher price, when purchased in-store from REI. (Relevant thread.) However, on my laundry cycle it was necessary to purchase an additional long-sleeve shirt in Prague.
Bandana - Sneeze? No napkins? You got this.
Bottle opener
Light sweater - It proved to be much colder than I'd expected, and a thicker sweater was purchased in Prague.
Sewing Kit - Wasted too much time walking around Prague looking for this when the single light sweater developed a rip along the shoulder seam. Found one in a cute store called Little Copenhagen in the tourist area of Prague.
Sleep mask for travel
More t-shirts for sleeping - Purchased in Prague, as I'd forgotten about sweating during sleep.
Day Pack - The one in the link worked, but was a bit too light. It tended to cause more sweating on my back, and in the future a more solid backpack is the way to go.
Large Ziplock bags - Stinky laundry.
Less Useful:
Umbrella - Better to just have a good rainjacket and a cover for the Osprey Backpack.
Siddur - Everything is available online.
