Saturday, September 08, 2007
Friday, September 07, 2007
Baggage Woes
The last few days before I'm on my way out of the country are always the worst. One of my main stressors this time is baggage weight. Now, I'm sure most people could pack for a year in two bags of 50lbs each. Not me. I have so many educational materials to take with me, I'm having to pack along a third bag.
And, yes, I did think about mailing the books and dvd's, but I'm not actually sure how long it takes to send stuff to Kosovo and I'd like to be able to use the materials within the next six months (although I do really, really hope it doesn't take six months to ship stuff over because I sent a box of winter clothes last month and I'd love to have those before November).
I'm not going to be able to bring tortillas because I'm so close to the maximum weight on my bags. No tortillas!
It is nice, however, to be leaving. I started the application process for this fellowship back in December last year. It's been ten months in the making.
PS: The Nevada Wilderness Project is blogging. Read Weethump!.
And, yes, I did think about mailing the books and dvd's, but I'm not actually sure how long it takes to send stuff to Kosovo and I'd like to be able to use the materials within the next six months (although I do really, really hope it doesn't take six months to ship stuff over because I sent a box of winter clothes last month and I'd love to have those before November).
I'm not going to be able to bring tortillas because I'm so close to the maximum weight on my bags. No tortillas!
It is nice, however, to be leaving. I started the application process for this fellowship back in December last year. It's been ten months in the making.
PS: The Nevada Wilderness Project is blogging. Read Weethump!.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
3 Days and Counting
Sunday is the day. At 9:30 am I take off from Reno-Tahoe and begin my long journey eastward towards Kosovo (22 hours long). I'm trying to pack in as much stuff as possible my last couple of days here. On Sunday night, Ken and I took off for the coast, driving towards San Francisco and down Highway 1 to Morro Bay. We stopped for a bit of hiking, to tour Hearst Castle, and we drove back to Reno through Yosemite. We rolled back into town last night, and I can state without hesitation that 3 days is waaay too little time to do a trip like that.
Plus, we had to leave Skeena with friends because dogs weren't allowed where we wanted to go (and who wants to pet a dog that's been rolling around in poison oak?). I guess this time without Skeena was practise for when I take off for 10 months. I sure did miss her.
Today and tomorrow I'm packing and repacking and doing all the last minute things I need to do before I go (meet up with friends, get my hair cut, stuff like that). On Saturday, Ken and I are planning on waking up early, and walking down to the park to see Dawn Patrol (I love the Great Reno Balloon Race!) Then we'll drive down to Washoe Valley and hike up Ophir Creek, which is the best hike to do before enduring 24 hours of travel. Ugh. A full day of travel.
Plus, we had to leave Skeena with friends because dogs weren't allowed where we wanted to go (and who wants to pet a dog that's been rolling around in poison oak?). I guess this time without Skeena was practise for when I take off for 10 months. I sure did miss her.
Today and tomorrow I'm packing and repacking and doing all the last minute things I need to do before I go (meet up with friends, get my hair cut, stuff like that). On Saturday, Ken and I are planning on waking up early, and walking down to the park to see Dawn Patrol (I love the Great Reno Balloon Race!) Then we'll drive down to Washoe Valley and hike up Ophir Creek, which is the best hike to do before enduring 24 hours of travel. Ugh. A full day of travel.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
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