Crazed as usual
I knew I would wake up early . . . and I did. At 5:00am. Yawn. So, what’s left . . . Oh yeah, the “duffle bag in a ball.” Where the hell are ya? This is an amazingly large bag made out of some sort of tough parachute like material and it stores in its own self – a ball smaller than the size of a tennis ball. My mom saw this at REI and bought me one. Thanks Mom! While in South and Central America, it came in handy, especially my last stop in Ecuador, where I more or less turned into a crazed shopper. I put numerous bracelets, necklaces, alpaca blanket, rugs, and a painted gourd inside this bag. Where the hell are you hiding?
Around The World With Steve 
No, ya can’t OD on melatonin. But you might not remember the Fijis!
LOL. Even if I took a dozen? How about a tummy ache?
Safe travels, my friend!
Thank you Barb! Much appreciated!
Good luck Steve, Have fun
Thank you Dale! I’m going to try to.:-)
Have a great time! I’m looking forward to seeing your posts during your trip. 🙂
Thank you Laurie. Take care of yourself and have fun in Hawaii (if you decide to go back as you said earlier).
Blade – wishing you safe, healthy, and happy travels. Looking forward to your posts, and any potential BBOTD shots for the Flap. 😉
Happy Trails my friend!
Thanks Chi . . . LOL. Noted. 🙂
hey blade, have a good trip. I’m in the retail end of the luggage biz, and interested in carry on restrictions at various airlines, your thoughts on different airports, what comfort stuff you use and like or can’t stand.
There is a product known as no jet lag that is designed to help keep you hydrated, one of effects to lessen jet lag (usually hits people worse coming home). I’ve also heard dried cherries help–some chemical in them, etc. Enjoy, my man
Hi Willie. You’re absolutely right about hydrating on long trips. I also try to walk around a lot on the plane, i.e., there is some kind of illness that occurs to the muscles that is debilitating if you sit for that many hours (forgot the name of the condition). If you get a chance, go to Eagle Creek’s luggage site. I specifically purchased a back pack from them because of their pack it cube system and back packs made for carry on. I have the Adero 45 liter. Hey dude, I will still be on the flap and post . . . Again, thanks.:-)
yeah pack it stuff from EC is tops (security stuff too). Once people see it and use it, they are hooked for life. Not familiar with that BP–I’ll check it out.
Yes, they have excellent equipment . . . However, as I noted below with Henry, apparently I was a bit too high on the weight limits at the LA Airport and they had me check it in. LOL. Eagle Creek said it was “check in” proof. Wrongo.
Willie, I rarely use luggage anymore. Especially anything large that I have to pay “check in” for. Couple that with many places not having streets that are in good repair, flat, or even, it doesn’t make sense to “roll” your luggage. This is especially true in 3rd world countries and Europe (cobblestone streets). Me? Give me a good back pack any day. I didn’t mention my Kelty lumbar pack in the first post I sent you, but it converts from 500 CU to 1100 as a day pack.
Regarding airports, I try to calm my mind before I go. I concentrate on my attitude because people, places and things I have no control over. That being said, business travel when I worked was much worse. Insofar as clothes, I travel for comfort as well. I prefer baggy pants (usually convertible) or shorts . . . Absolutely no jeans! Too tight. I always bring a pullover too, because planes get really cold (same deal on buses with AC.
Blade, Have a great and safe journey!
Thanks Salty! Feel free to explore my blog and comment or make suggestions. You take care of yourself too!
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ready, set go…
LOL . . . Yeah, that’s my mind set. In fact, I better hit the shower. Take care Diana and stop by any time and comment/make suggestions. Thank you 🙂
I’m excited for you Steve, I love vicarious travel, looks like you’ll be taking a posse of us with you 🙂
Thank you very much Verity. By the by, you have an unusual name or at least, I’ve never heard that name before. I hope you get your home by the seaside! While in the Air Force – a very long, long time ago – I was stationed in East Anglia. I loved your country! Take care . . . Steve
Aw, thanks Steve – I doubt East Anglia will be on the itinery this time haha!… and Verity means truth. Bon voyage
Have a hell of a trip Blade! Your blog is bookmarked and I’m looking forward to the details of your experience traveling around the world.
Signed: someone who never traveled but would love to once the kids are in college – in about 16 or 17 years. Be safe dude.
Chico, thank you! I’ll post in a couple of days . . . Right now I am in an LA airport and waiting for a plane to Fiji. It can’t happen soon enough. Ha.
Good travels, Blade.
Envious here. 😉
Keep us posted with all the news, well nearly all… 😉
At the LA airport waiting for my flight to Fiji . . . Already exhausted and I have gone relatively less that a half a block (LOL). Anywho, I am relaxing right now, so that’s good. I’ll probably post in a couple of days. Looking forward to sleeping in a bed. Take care Tom 🙂
Hey Blade, good luck in your journey! Those trans-Pacific jumps are always awful, make sure you get up and stretch a few times 😉
Thank you Henry . . . Yeah, I am beat and thus far, I have only arrived in Fiji. Nevertheless, I have met some great people already. Tablet is dead and my charger is in my back pack (also a surprise they had me check it in). Anywho, take care, Steve