Hi Nutella,

Did you check your tripod or were you able to pack it in your carry on bag?

Thanks,

Monica

Gorgeous photos and lovely commentary-can't wait to see China!

Thanks MM!
And MP, I packed my tripod in my checked suitcase, reluctantly, as it's valuable, but I didn't want to chance any hassles with airport security. But I carried on my ballhead, as that would have been an even greater loss had it disappeared from my luggage.

Thanks Nutella,

That's my plan (ballhead with me, tripod in suitcase). I did call the airlines and was told I could bring it on, but she may have thought it was a tripod for a pocket camera.

I'm going to call my insurance company to see if I need a rider for all my things.

Back to packing!

Monica