Just has to be Said…

Yes, it’s official. REI owns Jay’s ass. I remember trying to pack for 2 weeks with the EuroRail pass the summer I travelled around. I had the advantage of living in Germany at the time, which was a good thing. We headed to Salzburg and I had a backpack full of stuff … but none of the stuff I really needed. After 2 days in Salzburg I had to return to Germany for a doctor’s appointment – and I unpacked everything I had packed, packed the things I truly needed, and when I left after my appointment to head to Venice, Italy I was set. The only thing I ended up buying during my trip was a pair of leather sandals in Rome, Italy and a pair of beach sandals for about $5 in Cannes, France. Unlike Jay, the only special things I bought for my trip were a good backpack and a poncho (that I still use during rainy campouts). And film – tons of film! One day I will have to start scanning some of my photos for the Pixelog. I’m so envious of Jay & the fact that he gets to take this trip … it’s truly the chance of a lifetime!