Poll Results: The Backpack Weighs…

by Dave on November 29, 2007 · 12 comments

Thanks for all the votes on my poll yesterday. I’m happy to report I pack lighter than you think, as the majority of voters overestimated my pack’s weight. I think Stu was the one person to vote 15 lbs (and he reminded me I should be trying to leave room for additional items like food/water/occasional souvenir).

Backpack weight = 20 lbs (9.1 kg)

As I write this on my last night at home (in Virginia), I wish I could say my head is swirling with fanciful daydreams of the adventures that await, however reality dictates, and I’m still caught up trying to do “one more thing.”

Trust me, I’m *trying* to relax and recognize I’ve prepared to the utmost, and that’s the best I can do. I’m exhausted, and don’t think I’ll be able to chill out (mentally and physically) until I land in Pape’ete, Tahiti at 6:45am December 1.

By the way, a resident named Sam is going to meet me at the airport thanks to Couchsurfing! Whether I’ll have a free place to stay is still in the air. And that’s just fine with me.

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Categories: Pre-trip

12 Comments

Liz November 29, 2007 at 12:13 pm

Bon voyage!

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Liz November 29, 2007 at 7:13 am

Bon voyage!

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Phil November 29, 2007 at 12:53 pm

God speed and good luck!

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Phil November 29, 2007 at 7:53 am

God speed and good luck!

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Stu November 29, 2007 at 1:02 pm

take me with you! I can pack reall fast and be ready :b

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Stu November 29, 2007 at 8:02 am

take me with you! I can pack reall fast and be ready :b

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crambox November 29, 2007 at 2:51 pm

I’m with Stu i am already packed! be safe good luck

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crambox November 29, 2007 at 9:51 am

I’m with Stu i am already packed! be safe good luck

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lissie November 30, 2007 at 4:19 am

Have a great trip! Guess we will be hearing how expensive internet access is in Tahiti?

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Dave November 30, 2007 at 10:02 am

Yep – I am certainly enjoying my last moments of free internet access, though hopefully I can scrounge up some abroad too.

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lissie November 30, 2007 at 9:19 am

Have a great trip! Guess we will be hearing how expensive internet access is in Tahiti?

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Dave November 30, 2007 at 3:02 pm

Yep – I am certainly enjoying my last moments of free internet access, though hopefully I can scrounge up some abroad too.

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