Looking for packing/lunch tips!

Hello, Sparkers!

Ifm looking for some advice about packing and lunches. And I seem to be doing it the long way!

I live in Japan, and I travel a lot visiting schools. When I travel, I like to take the least amount of stuff possible. I have to carry the stuff to all my destinations, so too much is a bit of a pain. However, Ifd like to take more things to facilitate a healthy lifestyle with me.

Herefs a typical school visit to my most rural school. I leave my house around 5:30-5:45 and take a taxi to the ferry terminal. I hop on the ferry and travel about 2 hours to the island. Once on the island, someone usually drives me the remaining 20-25 minutes to school. I have my working day at school. After school, I ride the bus with the students back to town. Just FYI, the students ride a public bus, so at least Ifm not having to ride a big yellow bus around the island. Pshew. Once off the bus, I walk up two steep hills to my small hotel (similar to a bed and breakfast, I think). I eat dinner at the hotel, and then I usually have some free time, or I might get together with some teachers. The next day, I have breakfast at the hotel, and someone takes me to the bus stop. I ride the bus again, and have a 2nd day of school. After school, I take the ferry home. Well, I have to get out at the ferry terminal and then take a bus or taxi to my house. The ferry doesnft go all the way. Haha. If I have energy, I like to stop at the gym before I go back to my house, but often the ferry after a long day wipes me out.

To be honest, I love the setup. And if Ifm not trying to be fit, itfs no trouble. But Ifm always trying to improve, and I think this is one area in which I can improve.

First off, lunch. I have to take lunch for both days. The first day isnft really a problem, but packing the other lunch 31 hours before Ifm going to eat it gets a little tricky. Buying ingredients on the island is nearly impossible. There is one shop that sells snacks, but nothing healthy. The other shops are way out of range. So, itfs much better if I can take healthy foods with me.

Second, stuff. I have to take my teaching materials, indoor shoes, overnight stuff, and lunch for two days with me. The island is known for its scenery, so I love to get out and explore (adds in more stuff, since I really shouldnft explore in my teaching clothes).

Questions: What types of vegetables have you found that can stand up to rough handling? Ifm also thinking about packing a block of frozen soup. What leakproof containers have you found that are good for lunches? I really donft want soup to leak all over my underwear. What good tips have you found for packing everything in a small bag? Do you know of any bags that look like work bags, but are roomy?

Any other lunch or packing tips for me?

Thank you!