Oops, I broke a fingernail.

I know, most people write about their actual trip, but this post is about the prep. It's incredible just how much stuff you (think you) need when going somewhere. And really, that's part of the voyage anyway, isn't it? The prep work, packing, planning, and organizing it all...

I have so much on this trip that I felt like I was playing a real-life game of Tetris in the loading the car.

And when traveling with a trailer in tow, there's always the lock and load aspect of those items as well. Thanks to Steve for taking care of that with the bike!

Now, I know that you are only supposed to take what you *must* have, but that's advice for a vacation - this is actual (nomadic style) living, so I think there is an exception rule.

Some people may think that worst parts of a trip are the prep and the conclusion, but I suppose I think it's all one endless whirlwind that gets you from here to there. And back again. Or somewhere else. Constant motion. Different location. So, a trip to me includes so much more than the 'destination'.

Onward to California via Vegas!