Well it’s been a long time since my last post. Packed up the Casa in the Baja for the summer. Drove north for three days , with the cats, beautiful trip via San Felipe. Arrived safe and sound in Las Vegas. Nice to see Renee again, and re connect.
Spent the last couple of weeks searching the Internet for all the gear I am going to need. My son Randy bought me an awesome Kathmandu 40 liter backpack, while he was on a layover in Brisbane. Have gotten loads of valuable info from my Jet Setting Kiddos. Feels like I have been living at REI and Dicks sporting Goods. I have been hiking most everyday breaking in my new Keen hiking boots and sandals. Very different hiking here in Vegas , but Renee and I have found a nice arroyo hike very near the house. We have also been hiking in sunset park, very good trails and lots of wildlife. The park has a system of trails and rural paths. Easy to hike 6 or more miles and never repeat a path or trail.
I now have all my gear together and I am ready for the Camino. The pack and all the gear that I will vary weighs just under 14 lbs. that’s with everything but the water bladder filled.
Here are some photos of the gear all laid out. And the pack fully loaded.
Everything that is going in the backpack.
These two Jackets stow in there own pocket pouch they ate the blue and black pouch sacks in the above photo.
Jackets in their pouch pockets
The Packing list
The fully loaded backpack , just under 14 lbs. and still has room to spare.
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Mark my dear friend, the day has come that you will start “the way”, we both know that it will bring tou the answers and wisdom that you seek. Buen Camino Mark!! Looking forward to follow your steps along the road reading about your journey. Much love to you and Renee.
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Good job honey! Doesn’t seem like it should fit!!!!
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Mark: Another real adventure of life, you will restore yourself, capture ideas, goals, and thought perhaps you need as food for the spirit. Adventure is what happens when you cannot know what will happen hour to hour, day to day. You will be on my mind the next 6 weeks or 8-whatever it takes. Nice job of planning… I enjoyed the pics, and selection of goodies. Reminds me of the El Camino MOVIE with Martin Sheen, who was about your fine age doing it well. You can make it!
JOHN BERG Mercer Island, Washington
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I was thirsting for another up date, thank you! An exciting adventure ahead, a chance at renewed spirit, a chance for a restored soul, an opportunity to forgive, forget, love, laugh, cry, mend blisters, soothe chapped lips, restore your faith, most of all a chance to find who you are looking for. Just remember….if a door doesn’t open, it’s not your door!!!
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Much love, safety and an incredible journey to you Marco!
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Wow Mark, I’m with Renee on this, it’s hard to believe it fits. 14 lbs !!! Your doing this the right way, no sence over loading. Can’t wait to follow your journey : )
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Many blessings to you Mark as you make this journey. We await further posts!
Much love,
Marty and Mary
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Thanks Mary , should be an epic journey, hope you and Marty are doing well. I know it’s been a tough year. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead. We miss you both very much.
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Well done! All the essentials, (and) with any remaining room you will, inevitably, pick up some memoir items along the way! Safe journey, my dear friend…
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