I spent my final weekend in the states on a backpacking/climbing expedition here in the Black Hills of South Dakota. We hiked the entire Flume Trail (12 miles total) and enjoyed the scenery with our dog Turbo and some friends. When we finished on the trail, we hoped on a classic climb of the hills, The Conn Diagonal. It is a 3 pitch climb (picture at right is me, yellow helmet, and friends at the top of the 1st pitch). It was a nice way to get out and enjoy the outdoors before heading down to the Southern Hemisphere.
As for packing for Chile, I have a pile of things I think need to come with me, not sure if it will all make the final cut. I am working on trying to get final touches done here at home to help out since I will be gone for 4 weeks when this trip is over. It is amazing how this little things add up during the school year!
I am excited about the trip, but have little time to really dwell on it. I have a jam packed week this week, I am sure it will all hit me on Thursday. I have done little particulars (i.e. make sure I have my passport), but for the most part am saving it all until later in the week. I am not excited about the overnight flight, but I have some earplugs already set aside.
1 comment:
Great photo...you must have an amazing photographer...me!!
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