I regretted bringing my carry-on suitcase to Seattle as soon as I left the train station.
My first hotel stay was about a mile from the station. I decided to walk, but I didn’t realize the road was almost entirely uphill.
During my visit, I stayed in two other hotels and dragged my suitcase up and down multiple hills in the area. A couple of times, I had to carry the case over cobblestone streets I hadn’t anticipated.
In these irritating moments, I wondered why I hadn’t just brought a backpack. I had backpacked on trips as long as two weeks in the past. And since I was visiting in May, I didn’t need many extra layers.
Next time I go to Seattle, I’ll consider the weather, trip duration, and terrain when deciding how to pack.
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