Ok, so the reason I was so rushed to get those lasts post out was because I wanted to start with a clean slate for my big trip.
Most of my readers probably already know all about it, but here it goes. (Actually, that can’t be true because I don’t even know “all about it” yet.)
Anyway, today I’ll be leaving for Dhaka, Bangladesh to visit Donny for about 2 weeks. The I have a flight from Delhi to Stockholm, where I’m stopping rather quickly for Midsommar. Then I fly on to Hahn, Germany for 2 days, where I hope to do some biking and hiking along the Rhine and Mosel rivers. Then I fly to Fez, and will take a train to Casablanca where I’ll meet up with the Pauls (Robbie’s family). Our families have known each other since Robbie and I were in strollers, and we’ve done plenty of traveling together, including South Africa, Sweden, and Grand Canyon. We’re meeting in Morocco because Chris and Anna are volunteering with the Peace Corps in Mauritania. After Morocco I’ll be meeting Chris and Amit, probably in the UK where we’ll catch up with Greg, and then travel through Europe to Austria for the World Rowing Championships. Then we’ll head down to Greece and see what happens after that!
In an effort to pack light, I’ve minimized what I’m bringing.
Contents:
-2 pairs of REI Adventure pants (field tested in Grand Canyon, and at countless rainy regattas and practices. And you can even wear them to work.)
-1 pair of Nautica Rigger shorts (also quick-drying)
-1 REI sahara shirt. also supposed to be quick-drying and offer good sun protection
-1 merino wool undershirt
-1 synthetic undershirt (it will be interesting to compare the two)
-3 pair ex-officio travel underwear
-1 silk travel sheet
-1 camp towel
-1 headlamp
-4 pair synthetic/wool socks
-rain jacket (field tested in 2 consecutive rainy Philadelphia regattas)
Keep checking the blog for updates and pictures!
I don’t know how often I’ll be able to update, but hopefully it’ll be pretty regular.
incredible packing list. it obviously shows your experience in past traveling to be bringing so little
i agree with donny… holy crap i cant believe you are bringing so little. and hey, if you get scarlet fever you wont have to forsake so much of your stuff.
It truly is amazing how little you brought! Let’s see how much you want me to bring to Stockholm……….
Well, having recently finished up my early summer backpacking I think you got it. The only thing I would have added is some DEET (which coincidentally I forgot on my trip, and wished I’d had) Biting flies and such can apparently be quite a nuisance outside suburbia. They prolly have some better stuff though you could pick up in Asia. Maybe some DDT or something for ya =)