Tiquetes a Hong Kong / Hong Kong Tickets

Pasaron varios meses hasta tomar la decisión final de viajar al sudeste asiático, primero debíamos pensar en un plan, la gran pregunta de todos los tiempos "¿Por donde empezar? contestarla me llevó a varias meditaciones y más preguntas existenciales, pero al final decidimos empezar y terminar por Hong Kong, gracias a la búsqueda en la aplicación de Google Flights, donde podíamos ver a qué ciudades era más económico viajar desde New York City. Hong Kong era la elegida y por la "módica suma" de $950 ida y regreso (Aeroflot), en un vuelo de dos días, con escala de algunas cuantas horas en Moscú, podría llegar por fin al otro lado del planeta tierra. A sólo dos vuelos de empezar este nuevo camino por más de tres meses recorriendo uno de los lugares más fascinantes. ¿Nuestra ruta? aun no la definimos, sabemos que estarán incluidos países como Filipinas, Indonesia, Tailandia, Cambodia, Laos y Vietnam, esperando concretar algunos otros dependiendo del tiempo y del presupuesto.
Así pasamos de un "tal vez" a un "definitivamente" en sólo un click en una página web de una aerolínea rusa, sólo se necesitan ganas y tomar la decisión sin pensarlo mucho, lo demás se resolverá en el camino, hay un mundo entero por conocer allá afuera, por sentir, experimentar, vibrar y vivir, sobretodo vivir. El momento es ahora.

Seperation

Part of planning the new life is getting all of your ducks in a row from your previous life. Trying to burn as few bridges possible, while still consciously applying your efforts and energy towards the real goal. Being able to have an idea of the future dictates what you do today, in the sense of trying to make everyone happy in your life. Transition is always difficult.

Backpacks - Comfort and Utility

The Osprey Aura 65 and Kelty Coyote 80 were the decisions of our choice. After visiting an EMS and trying on some of the known brands, Gregory, Deuter, North Face, and looking at the reviews of REI, LL Bean, and others, the Kelty and Osprey models had what we were looking for at the right price. I previously had a Kelty 50 which served excellently for a 6 month tour in Europe and 11 month round in South America. Only until it was absolutely beaten and torn, mostly the straps were no longer sew able with out some significant help, I decided it was time to invest in a newer model. Laura's previous knock off backpack "Sport" was also lucky to make it through South America, and was similarly retired after the last trip. Not to joke, but lower back support, strong straps and zippers cannot be taken light. If your carrying a full sack for miles a day for months at a time, it can literately prevent injuries down the road. We both felt comfortable spending about 150-200 on a backpack knowing it would be our homes for the next 3 months.