A common packing challenge for any trip is what shoes to bring.  It’s a  bigger challenge when you’re only bringing a carry on.

Dave’s solution: He wore the brown, newly-soled slip-ons, and didn’t pack a second pair after a last-minute decision to leave the little-too-tight hiking shoes at home.  During a visit to Valletta Thursday these Clark hikers were spotted at 1/2 off.   Now the slip-ons are taking a well deserved vacation.

Laura’s solution included these two pair which so far have worked out well.   The purple ones have a very flexible sole, and are light and  squishable for packing.  My last minute decision was to not bring a nice walking sandal, even though there was room in the suitcase.  They won’t be needed until later in the trip, and I’ll go shopping for a pair (souvenir!) when the need arises.