So much to pack!

Starting to pack everything now...didn't realize until I started getting everything together that there would be this much stuff!

Take a look:


A quick peek:

1. Hiking boots
2. 2P tent
3. Day pack
4. Rain/wind jacket
5. Shower slippers
6. 8 t-shirts, 1 long sleeve shirt
   
7. 8 boxers, 8 socks
   
8. 2 bathing suits, goggles
9. Towel
10. Toiletries, medicine, sunblock, etc.
11. Energy bars
12. First aid kit
13. Rain cover for backpack
14. Spare dry sack
15. Backpack (83L)
16. Amphibian shoes/sandals
17. 2 pants, 1 pair of shorts, 2 long sleeve shirts

...and there's still more to pack...this better be a hell of a trip hahaha

It's Official!

First post!
With my FT job opportunity now passed, it's official: I leave for my backpacking trip in 5 days!

For those curious (or who may be in the same area and want to meet up):

• leaving for Shanghai on the 21st, staying in Shanghai until Aug. 22
  
• leaving for Hong Kong on Aug. 22, staying until Aug. 30
• leaving for Tokyo on the Aug. 30, staying for 4 nights in Tokyo, then touring the rest of Japan
• leaving from Tokyo on Oct. 17, arriving in Auckland on Oct. 18
• touring and working in New Zealand until (tentatively) Jan. 5th, 2010 (though I'll probably stay longer!), landing in Toronto on the same day
  
• I may hop over to Australia for a week or two while in New Zealand (no plans yet)
  

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