Every Day

Its always good to be prepared for everything. I particularly pack to be prepared for being really, really cold. Or wet. I hate both of those things. Or hangry I guess, too. Nobody wants to be around me when Im that hungry. Todays weather was in the mid 40's, sunny and leftover snow on the ground. So, here is how I packed for my hike to Natural Bridge today: -An extra sweatshirt -A windbreaker (or rain jacket, however you look at it) -A cliff bar, a mojo bar, a nature valley bar, granola in the car, an apple. -Bottle of water -Camera -Small first aid kit -Two plastic bags for wet feet -Extra pair of wool socks -Sunglasses (Wasn't sunny when I left) -Various other things that are already in my backpack What I was wearing: -Fleece lined leggings and water resistant, Prana, outdoor pants -Fleece brushed long sleeve shirt, Marmot zip up, Colombia Fleece -Cheap gloves, scarf, hat, two pairs of wool socks So I get to the trail and its just up. Lots of stairs. Thats...

7:35am Im sitting next to a tree trunk in my tree house, looking at an amazing view of Antigua below, mountains and volcanoes surrounding. So lush and green. I didnt sleep very well because the light from the city shone so bright into where my bed was in the top portion of the tree house, where my bed is but it was ok. I miss the Yoga Forest and my friends from there. Yesterday we got to Antigua and had to say goodbye to another woman who had to get to the airport for her flight. The rest of us had some time to explore Antigua for a bit. First, We went to this awesome Mayan textile store that our retreat leader told us about. There were so many beautiful things! Thats where I bought an awesome tie for my Ty, haha.  Then it was time for lunch. We ate at some place that was close and convenient. The food was alright but the company was better :) After lunch we had to say goodbye to another woman from our group. I walked her to her shuttle so she wouldn't get lost be...

The following is a conglomeration of journal writings that I made about my travel day to San Marcos, Guatemala and some additions to make it all run together smoothly: 11/5/15 6:60am Chicago I JUST made my first flight. It helped that the dude behind me in the security line was on my flight. We chatted a bit about travel and it eased my mind a little. I get so stressed out when Im not early... I had to take the earliest bus from Milwaukee at 4:30 am. I slept three hours. 10:55am ATL I think I smell... I didn't do that deodorant thing this morning. Whatever. I had less than an hour layover and had to run through the huge ATL airport to get to my gate. I got there with a bit of time though which is nice. Im between two not so fun humans. One is a very large man who thinks he can have half of my seat (though at least he seems nice) and an older woman who I don't think speaks good spanish or engligh. Also, when she's passed out its fine but as soon as she wakes up, the ...