I’ve put out what I think I’ll need in Europe. One suit (for dinner on the Orient Express and at The Ritz), two trousers, four blue shirts (two casual with short sleeves, one formal white shirt (note to self to get a suit that can be worn with a blue shirt in the future), five undies, five socks, one jacket for day wear, a light-weight pullover, cozzie, crocs (to double as slippers and to wear to the pool, casual shoes (to double as gym shoes), two ties to match blue and black and one ¾ pant to wear to the Street Party in Zurich. 

The other necessities take up much more space than I imagined. Camera, computer, chargers, note books, toiletries (deo, moisturiser, razor as I’ll use the amenities in the hotel bathrooms) and meds – blood pressure, anxiety (in case I have to pay for laundry at The Ritz), flu, hay fever and for runny tum. Also a stash of antibiotics if I catch a bug. 

As on-board luggage I’m taking sample sized stuff for a luxury shave on arrival, moisturiser, lipbalm (essential to remain kissable), small size Evian atomizer (I hope they won’t ask me to leave it behind), a kikoi to use as a blanket (I hate the feeling of the fire-retarding fabric, ear plugs, eye mask and neck pillow. iPod. Change of underwear.

I’m hoping that an upgrade to First on British Airways will really make my dreams come true.