Ready! Time to learn!

Everything is set!

Exciting news! I am fairly certain that I have finalised my packing list and acquired everything I need. It’s been a wild and sometimes exhausting ride trying to think of every single possibility and situation, making sure I am prepared for anything and everything. But now that I can’t think of any scenario anymore for which I am not prepared for I feel quite a big relief. I feel a bit more calm whilst the excitement for whats to come is only rising! Although sometimes I catch myself feeling like there is something missing when I don’t spent every spare second running through my imaginary packing list in my head. But hey, there is still plenty enough to do! For one I should definitely keep building up all my muscles and stamina that I’ve lost during my recovery and there are also questions to find answer to regarding the after. Unfortunately, like most of us, I can not escape into the wild forever.

Photography

Even more good news! I was able to get my hands on a used Fujifilm X-T30 with a Super EBC XC 13-45mm 1:3.5-5.6 lens. I am so incredibly happy! Now I can make (hopefully) stunning photos of some of the most gorgeous places this planet has to offer! Besides figuring out my file management during travels, I’m spending a lot of time reading about photography as well as watching some tutorials. What an exciting new hobby to get into! Let’s just hope I at the least have a decent eye for it. If you want to talk photography with me, or have some tips be sure to send me a message, your input is more than appreciated!

Test packing

I did a test packing and was pleasantly surprised! Space and weight both seem to be a non-issue. What a relief! There were some hiccups when it came to the mounting mechanisms of my bags, but with some tinkering that was fixable as well. Now there really is nothing in my way anymore other than this damned virus. I have added some photos of me laying everything I am planning to take with me out in front of me so you can get an idea of what I’m carrying around.

What’s next?

Not much in regards of things I’m sharing on here. It’s a little bit like the calm before the storm. I still hope to be able to get a crash course in bike repairs from my neighbour or anyone else with the knowledge willing to help me out. I’ll do a lot of cycling and then two weeks before heading out, I’ll quarantine to make sure I don’t pick up anything right before leaving. During that period I will probably put out the next blog post, letting you know more about our planned route.

Thanks for reading! Can’t wait to kick this thing off for real! Until then, stay save and keep dreaming!