We are about 14 hours away from embarking on our next family adventure. After one sleep and a few hours of last minute preparation tomorrow morning, we will be on a plane.
Destination: Peru.
And this time, we are backpacking. I mean real backpacking. Last year, when we went to Italy, we had everything in backpacks, but they were big, awkward, and heavy. This time, we are going lightweight. Our packs are small and carry-on. We are each carrying our own stuff, the kids included. We each have about three outfits (including what we're wearing), plus layers to keep us warm in the cold Andean nights. One pair of shoes, one pair of flip flops, two pairs of socks, three underwear... all of it lightweight and quick-dry.
I know that for many, this is somewhat unthinkable, and even more alien when kids are added to the mix. Derek has been keen for some time to try something like this. Peru seemed the right place to try, since we'll be doing a lot of hiking and trekking, and even some camping. We don't need fancy clothes or nice shoes, and since we'll be on the go a fair bit and won't be meeting people we already know, wearing the same thing over and over again isn't much of an issue.
The kids are excited to go hiking, to see Inka ruins, to explore glaciers, and to find out how kids on another continent live. I'm excited for the very same things.
Stay tuned as we travel through the southern half of Peru. I hope to be able to upload entries more often than I could in Italy, with its strange wi-fi rules.
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Blessings for a wonderful trip! Give our love to the girls and ask them please to hug each other a few times for us while you are gone. We will miss you :)
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