catocony, thanks for the dire warning- I really don't want to get into trouble over this and, God willing, I was planning to do this in a wide variety of countries (Panama, Costa Rica Iceland and India booked, Scotland will be next on the list). My main concern had been getting them out of the US but, now that you mention it, I remember my incoming bag was X-rayed in Bangalore once so that probably happens elsewhere.

bitterprofit, I think I can get a little more creative. One thought I had was a brand of baking-soda-based toothbrushing powder I bought during the "no liquids in carry-on" insanity. It came in a small, almost opaque blue plastic bottle and that may be the best option. I flew with it many times when I didn't want to bother with a Freedom Baggie (I don't use makeup and am happy with whatever shampoo the hotel provides so no need for any other liquids) and it never got any attention.

Yes, DH would find this a funny problem to solve. While checking for the toothbrushing powder I came across the prescription cough syrup bottle he always used to carry on so he could have a little nip of gin on the plane when he wanted it. The prescription date was in 2008. Of course the label is so faded it's hard to read! It's been in more countries than the average American.

Our travels will always be one of the most precious of my memories of our years together. The picture I used for his obituary showed him enjoying a can of Gull beer in Geysir, Iceland.