Two days before I depart for Hawaii, and I’m fretting over my pack list. As usual, I’m determined to make due with carry-on luggage.This brings me to my dilemma of the day: should I pack my snorkel gear or not?
Top five reasons to not pack snorkel stuff:
1. Takes up lots of luggage space in carry-on pack.
2. I shivered after stepping into the Pacific last time I was there and that was in April.
3. Surf’s up, which makes for poor snorkeling.
4. Hawaii’s snorkeling will feel like a let down after snorkeling off Roi-Namur and Kwajalein.
5. I’ll feel really stupid lugging around all my snorkel stuff if I don’t use it.
Top 5 Reasons to Take Snorkel Gear:
1. If I don’t take my own snorkel and end up renting, I’ll feel grossed out. (Ugh, like bowling shoes, only worse!)
2. I’ll ruin my contacts if I rent a mask (leakage).
3. I’ll have something to write on postcards to friends and family back home.
4. Surf’s up equals more drama, which equals better narrative for a travel story!
5. I don’t want to feel left out when my hubby plunges into the ocean with his mask and snorkel. Plus, I spent a good hour digging my snorkel gear out of storage, so I better use it now. Right?
Wine~n~Trip 