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The Birth of the Semi-Backpacker
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After so many months of planning, dreaming, talking and googling, my trip is finally here! I'd like to say that this Bronx-born city girl that's never been camping is doing a 360 and packing a tent and sleeping bag in her backpack; HOWEVER, I am realistic and comfortable in the fact that change can be gradual and that I am in no way ready for that level of tree huggin' lovin' yet!
Instead, I am proclaiming myself a semi-backpacker. For instance, I do have a backpack that I'm bringing with me, HOWEVER, it has nice, comfortable wheels and I also have an additional piece of carry on luggage. I swear, I tried to swing it with just the backpack, but as soon as I stuffed my hiking boots and weather-proof gear, there was barely space left for any other roughing it-type essentials (such as my curling iron and dancing shoes!)
As part of my semi-backpacking mantra, I will not be pitching a tent, tying my own knots, or making fire out of bobby pins and fig leaves, but I will be stretching my dollars by staying at low-cost hostels and traveling to my destinations via buses and ferries.
My plane leaves in less than 5 hours and arrives at my first destination after 2 international layovers and 16 short hours. I am excited to get started on my journey and look forward to staying in touch (as often as I can get to an internet-cafe!)
I will document my trip with extensive picture taking and sassy commentary, so check back often to see what I am up to. My next update, will come to you live in a few days, as I begin my journey to the end of the world!
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End of the World (reply)
Aug 28, 2007 20:44 EST by asilde
We would love to join you. Take care and have fun.
Please keep sending us pics. We love you. Hassan & Asilde
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So jealous!! (reply)
Aug 27, 2007 12:26 EST by erica_d
Judith-So jealous that you are finally off! I will anxiously be awaiting all of your travel updates. Stay safe and have fun!!
Erica
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Where in the World (reply)
Aug 27, 2007 09:47 EST by enelra
Chica - You know I'm super jealous of what you're doing. If I weren't in school, I'd meet you at the end of the world. Que padrisimo! A
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Awww @ my dad (reply)
Aug 26, 2007 22:11 EST by smuffy
He totally left you a comment!!!
I gave both he and my mom a link to your blog.
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Good luck! (reply)
Aug 26, 2007 12:35 EST by samiam21
Hey sis, good luck on your trip!! Make sure you take a lot of pics. I look forward to seeing you when you return in September :)
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Lookin for Judith (reply)
Aug 26, 2007 10:05 EST by moneygram
I don't even know you anymore! The girl that has never been fishin in her entire life is now travelling rainforests (albeit with a curling iron...). So jealous as I continue to make edits to the MG workbook...
TIP: you can make a new Jane outfit with bobby pins and fig leaves but probably not a fire.
Tell Tarzan I said hi:)
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Felicidades!!! (reply)
Aug 26, 2007 09:45 EST by wrhpuravida
All the places I've dreamed of being, okay, except for the tent thing!! I'll live vicariously (I don't even know how to spell that word...I guess that's why I don't use it)through you....Happy Times and Grand Adventures! ---Rebecca
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You GO Girl!! (reply)
Aug 26, 2007 09:42 EST by lmgreen-rowe
Becca and I will be checking in regularly to get updates...good luck, have fun and be safe!
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