I loaded my backpack tonight – everything but clothes. It weighs a ton. I took out everything and tried to figure out what could come out… nothing. There’s nothing I can’t take.
The heaviest things are the lock for our locker, the string line for drying clothes (no, I don’t know why a roll of string weighs a lot) and my tiny, travel-size bottle of Humectress. Even if I could take out those things, it wouldn’t make a difference. It isn’t one item making the pack heavy. It’s a combination of everything in it.
My backpack reminds me of the game Doom
I put on my backpack and walked around. Not too bad. Not great. I was very sad. Then, I remembered that the guide books say there are lockers at hostels and train stations for a couple dollars. They recommend locking your backpack away for the day and using a ‘daypack’. A daypack is just a smaller bag – a purse, but you can’t tell guys to use a purse. That may be my salvation. I really don’t think I could lug this thing around all day. I would come home a hunchback. Okay, it’s not that heavy…
Tomorrow, I have to call and confirm our flight and reservation at The Clink. We’re going to be getting into London a little late in the day, so I hope they’ll be okay with that.
Mood: somewhere between fear and excitement
What I learned today: no matter how little you take, your backpack will be heavy
Best thing that happened today: I remembered where I put my vitamins!
