What to Take?

I am obsessing over what to take.  My trips always seem to be in spring or fall when the temperatures fluctuate wildly and you can't pack for just cold or just hot.  Looks like a lot of rain in Milan which may stop on the 20th when I go to Florence.  That would be great as I will be walking all over the place in F.  Also, daytime temps in F will be in the 50's - much too warm for a winter coat.  So I am thinking black windbreaker which will keep off the rain, warm sweater and silk undershirt, and umbrella.  Hat, gloves, scarf.  That should take care of a range of temperatures, huh?

Now for the electronics.  I am tempted to take the netbook but it looks like our ubiquitous wifi doesn't apply in Italy.  Ted says to jot down impressions in a small notebook and post later.  Netbook is small but it is still extra weight.  I will take the ipods on which I have downloaded Rick Steves' museum guides.  Also the Kindle and cell phone.  That is three chargers already plus the small current converter.

There is always this dialogue going on between the girl who wants to take all the comforts of home and the vagabond who wants only a light backpack!