So many shoes so little space.

So the packing begins. I have never packed for a month long trip.. with such a different climate. It leads me to ask such important questions as: How many hoodies should I bring? How many pairs of colorful striped socks will I need? Which color chucks will I get the most use out of? My immediate response to each of these questions is "all of them." I have a feeling I will have to make some difficult packing decisions. I will also have to do a test run with my newly purchased hiking backpack. It can only way 15kg (whatever that is) and must  have everything I need to survive for 12 days. My Wednesday night is going to be a busy one.

The Weeks Before

Hi! This is my first attempt at blogging. I hope by now that common sense has led you to conclude that this blog is about my "amazing Ireland adventures." I will try to make my blogging and writing skills up to par with how amazing my adventures will be....but don't hold your breath. I really look forward to sharing my trip with you. I leave on November 6th. I will be staying in a suburb of Dublin for a month with a special pioneer couple. At the beginning of December  I will be on my way to backpack through  France, Italy, and Spain. I have a week and a half to plan, pack, and mentally prepare myself for a month long trip... challenge accepted!