Hi Ritz, so glad you are having a fabulous time. Thanks for keeping us informed. When I first had my surgery (I was 15) and there were so many things that I couldn't do because I was still recovering from osteoporosis and wearing a back brace. I had to wait nearly a year (past 16) to start trying to do things I'd done as a child. While my parents weren't really overprotective, they were hesitant to "let me jump back in". But I went right back to swimming in the ocean and jumping the waves. A pool was no problem, but I went to a camp for long weekends and slept dormitory style and showered with everyone else. I wore a stretch panty and told them I had a hernia. If anyone guessed, they didn't say. I went on hikes and camping trips and just packed extra supplies. I only had to change in the "wilderness once". I flew with a friend in a single-engine plane (no bathroom) and only once did we have to land on a grass strip to find a bathroom for me. I could go on and on with all my firsts... snorkeling around the world and on the Great Barrier Reef. Swimming in the Dead Sea was my only disaster. The pouch separated from the wafer and it was a mess. But a good shower and tape that I always carried saved the day. I rarely, if ever, take supplies with me if I'm out for the day. Just tape. But as I'm getting older and my digestion has changed, I'm going to keep a packet of supplies in the car. When I fly, all my supplies and medications are in my carry-on, but I keep a few items in my purse just in case I need to change. The 19 hours to Australia can seem endless, but I've done it 7x without a problem. So for those of you who "overthink" what you may need, try to be practical by taking what you need to ease your concern. After the ostomy, that cage door is really open, so be like Ritz and go for the fun. Best to everyone... Marsha