Thursday, February 18, 2010

Will I Make It?

Leaving today for my flight to Nairobi. I am once again obsessing about the weight of my rolling backpack - 3 pairs of washable pants and 5 shirts. Can't forget the hiking boots or waterproof sandals, 6 pairs of underwear and rain poncho (with hood). How much more can I minimize? Eliminate the mosquito netting? Too risky. what about the Aveeda shampoo? (I could use the packets of Tide laundry detergent . . . NO!!! I will not surrender small dignities.) And . . . my mind keeps wandering and wondering: will I make it? 45 days overland, throughout eastern African, CAMPING, and carrying my (very lightly packed) stuff and my (very heavily packed) photography gear. The last time I did this was 41 years ago when I hitched-hiked my way through Europe - But that was Europe - and this is Africa, . . . and I was 17 then!

Am I too old for this?
Am I too weak for this?
Am I too attached to my mani-pedi's for this?

I guess I'll find out soon enough.
Posted by Honey at 10:17 AM

1 comment:

  1. UnknownFebruary 18, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Honey, you are amazing. Of course you can do this. I envy you; the time that I spent in South Africa was magical. I slept on the ground there too and it was incredible. I would do it again tomorrow if I could.
    Enjoy the time while there, you will love it. I am sending this message with love and want you to know that we are with you every step of the way.......Theo

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