Packing & preparing to leave!
Wrapping my brain around packing! It has literally took me 5 months to prepare to be gone for 5 months. From shots, Visas, banking, shopping & a continual "to do" list. I probably made 6 trips to REI. South America is probably our most challenging as far as the creature comforts...or lack there of. Needed to first research the right size backpack, a good pair of hiking boots, Camelback, wool socks, winter jacket & warm clothes for the cold weather while staying in a tent. We
