Preparing to travel is a process whether filling up a tank of gas for a spur of the moment road trip or sitting down with a AAA rep to order your TripTik. The most dreaded part of the process for me is packing.
I am my mother's daughter and I was able to fit all of my necessities in my car, but, as I started driving, I realized I will be stuck driving with these so called necessities until I get to NY. It was after this realization that I fully appreciated the joys of backpacking. Sure, your bag might start out weighing twice your own weight. Yes, you might begin the trip cursing those heavy canned goods you just had to bring along. But, the real joy comes in eating and, therefore, lightening your load. My only hope for becoming more minimalist on this trip is to acquire a taste for paper and eat all of those library school notebooks I packed (yes, I know, first mistake).
Otherwise, I made it safely to my first destination! More about today's adventure... tomorrow!
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