We have had a full three weeks in Italy and as usual despite my best laid plans, I am packing at the last minute.  All of my purchases seemed logical and rational  at the moment – but faced with not Pradi and Gucci but a room full of olive oil, wine and legumes I am stumped how to distribute the weight without having to pay an excess baggage fee or overweight fee.  Not wanting to cave, I go to the kitchen and make sure that I have every bottle of olio novello – knowing that once I return to the  states I will be waiting until after Thanksgiving for Bella Italia’s shipment of the new oil and of course I am not willing to wait.  By leaving behind several pairs of jeans and a pair of shoes I am able to pack almost 15 liters of various oils, 9 bottles of wine and miscellaneous packages of chick peas, chocolates and hot peppers.  Pradi and Gucci are always available at large Department stores – but my favorite Italian foods – not so much.