Wow, I had planned to update earlier than this. Anyways, today is the day I begin the journey. It's only a matter of hours now until my plane departs. In the next few hours I will be saying my last few good-bye's and catching a ride to LAX International Airport.

It was difficult deciding what to bring and what to leave behind, knowing that every ounce would be on my back for so much of my travels. Packed in my single over-sized backpack (thanks Kevin) are 4 changes of clothes, 2 swimsuits, 1 jacket, 1 pair of sandals, 1 pair of running shoes, a 2 person tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, camera with a second battery, laptop, ipod, and headphones. Then of course there is my passport, visa, and copies of important documents.

Short post, I know, but I'm sure I'll have much more to say after landing. The next posting will be live from Aukland! haha... Until then, thanks for checking this out. Later!