The trip starts tomorrow! Still getting some final things done and am hoping I don't forget anything too big - batteries for flashlight? sweatshirt? Water? Yea, only the essentials...

I am trying to pack clothes, which is proving to be harder than I thought. I have never been a great packer in figuring out exactly what I will need - I usually pack too much or too little. But for a trip that will last 8 weeks and will include snow, rain, humidity, a wedding, and a conference, I feel like I just should pack everything!

I have a propensity for planning things on the fly, so I am continuing to finalize plans and am now thinking about tacking on a trip to Zion after Vegas and before LA. I will only be three hours away, and I when will I ever be in southwestern Utah again? We shall see how I feel at that point though about another couple of days on the road. I will keep you posted!