So the first drama has occurred. Cathay Pacific, chosen because they fly to Hong Kong direct from Manchester, have a baggage allowance by weight. BA, the normal carrier, and Virgin, who supplied the flight to Barbados for the Amazon cruise, do it by pieces. So on that last cruise there were three bags, amounting to about 65 Kg, with no excess baggage payment required. The Cathay Pacific allowance on the website said 25 Kg each. A significant reduction, especially when this is a very long cruise and many clothes and much toothpaste and mascara will be required. Diva announced airily that an extra bag (or two) could be taken and paid for. But the excess baggage charge is 60 USD per Kg. About £1000 each way for a suitcase. Even Diva does not want clothes and shoes that much.
Much research went into checking where toiletries and other heavy items could be bought in HK. TSH weighed lots of items and a spreadsheet was started. A tub of E45 weighs the same as Diva's white evening sandals. Slightly less than a pair of TSH's linen trousers. Trading positions were established.
And then the tickets arrived and there was great joy. The allowance is 30 Kg each. So not as much as last year but TSH and Diva can cope!!!
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