Ahhhhhh…..
…. there is no greater feeling of freedom or independence than what I feel when EVERYTHING I need for a *long-term* existence is compacted into a small pack and strapped on my back.
Contents of my (X-Small Dana Bridger) pack:
2-liter water bottle
small digital camera
underlayer trekking pants
underlayer trekking shirt (wearing)
outerlayer trekking shirt
cargo pants (wearing)
boots (wearing)
T2 chacos
waterproof jacket
waterproof pants
leatherman micra
2 pair underwear
2 underlayer tanktops
thermal fleece
2 pair sock liners
2 pair woolsmart socks
sewing kit
toiletry sack
pack towel
journal
“Siddartha” (Herman Hesse) in Spanish
Travel Spanish Dictionary
sunglasses
bandana
convertible hat/scarf
sleeping bag
toilet paper
mini flashlight
combination lock
bandaids & tylenol
And with thus I arrived at the ticket office 10 minutes ago and bought my bus pass to Baionne, France.
Departing in 39 minutes…
Which gives me exactly 38 minutes to revel in this moment.