So even though I've only been back for 11 days, I'm leaving once again. This time for a backpacking trip in South America. A Peace Corps friend, Maryam, and I will be traveling through Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile for two months. We don't have many set plans yet, but we will be starting out doing the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It's a 4 day, 50 km hike. I'm not in that great of shape nor have I ever slept in a sleeping bag, so wish me luck. Following that we're off to Lake Titicaca on the Peru/Bolivia border. After that we don't have anything finalized, but plan on being in Bolivia for Christmas, and Buenos Aires, Argentina for New Years.
I'll try my best to keep this blog updated throughout the two months. Maryam and I also plan on doing some youtube video posts, so stay tuned for more info on that.
Here is a pic of everything I packed. This was taken a few days ago, so some stuff was taken out and other stuff was added, but it gives a general idea of what I'm bringing. The bag weighs 22 pounds and has (hopefully) everything I should need for the trip:
Here's a pic of me the night before, ready to go:
Peace
