I've done some pretty cool traveling in the past but nothing like this. We are full-on pack in, pack out, no bathrooms, showers, or beds. I've got to admit, I'm a little nervous.
I essentially have to pack in a carry on bag (we all know I can manage that for a two week track around the world) but this time I also have to include my bed, tent, camp stove, and food. This shall be interesting! This adventure is brought to you by the College of DuPage, field study's department where I will earn 2 pass/fail physical education credits (because I need those)! Aunt Dede is a professor at the college and we have traveled with COD before to China. Thus, I get postcards in the mail promoting all their field study's programs. When I saw this one, I couldn't think of a good reason not to go. I love adventure and this will certainly be one for me.
Packing has been a challenge but I've been assured by the instructors they will help us with last minute packing to ensure we have all that we need and leave behind what we don't. The college provides sleeping bags, sleeping mats, tents, camp stoves, and cooking utensils. It was up to us to pack our meals that would be non-perishable and easily packable. I'll dive into that in another post.
As we pack up the bus this morning it's clear that I need to pair down my bag quite a bit. Most people just have a backpack of personal items and food. Crap. We shall see how this all plays out. 12 hours and we will arrive in Virgina, MN for a quick night in a hotel before we hit the backwoods! I doubt I have service way up there, and certainly won't be able to recharge the phone battery but will continue to blog and post later. Wish me luck.
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