And the countdown begins!
Cory and I leave for our trip to Peru on Friday, so this weekend has been a flurry of activity putting together the last minute details. Since we both work through the week, we also packed our bags. First we set everything out and took stock of what exactly we had.
We tried really hard not to overpack. It is okay (we told ourselves) to wear the same pair of hiking socks for three days. In order to make room for some of our larger things (like the sleeping bags and hiking boots), we had to sacrifice some standard items.
No worries. We got everything to fit ... and we already have our clothes picked out for the plane ride on Friday.
We are a bit worried about transporting the hiking poles, but we're told they're practically a necessity when hiking the Inca Trail because the trail is exceptionally steep in parts and the altitude is so high. Other than that, everything seems to fit well ... and we even have some room to spare (if something the size of a peanut wants to squeeze in).
This trip is the first time either of us has been to South America, and after we return, I will have been to six continents. Cory will have been to four. We're both super stoked!
We fly through L.A. both coming and going, and though our flights to Peru all work out well, it's going to take us a long time to get home. We have a seven-hour layover in Lima on a Saturday night, and we're thinking about maybe taking a whirlwind tour of the city (though nothing has been confirmed yet). And, after spending eight days trekking and exploring (and spending seven hours in Lima), we have a 13-hour layover in L.A. on Easter. Luckily for us, some friends have opened their doors so that we can have Easter brunch with their family and visit Hollywood (or other Orange County highlights) before we hop back on a plane for our final flight into Las Vegas.
The goal is to stay unplugged while we're traveling, but as soon as we return, I'm sure we'll have stories and photos and videos to share with the world. Stay tuned ...
Tevas and Keens,
JoAnna
