Perfect weekend coming up... and more Hettie music

For many out there, this weekend affords a 3-day break (President's Day). Mary Katherine's school is even out this Monday. And the beautiful Ozarks will be filled with..... of course, rain. So, this weekend is a great opportunity to grab your backpack and get away. Just remember the basic rules..... 1. mucho moolah is not required 2. humble abodes are welcoming (cabins, hostels, mom and pop motels, campgrounds) and 3. eat good food on the road. Don't worry that you didn't plan ahead. I can spend hours looking a guide books, travel articles and maps to plan out a trip. A group I road tripped with these past few years is very familiar with my laminated sheets and plotted itinerary. But, on short notice NOTHING is better that choosing a direction (north, south, east or west) and heading out sans reservations. Just go.

You are working on your backpack aren't you? I picked up a handy an awesome LED light for my keychain and a caribiner clip this past weekend from most honorable husband (MHB). I'm scouring the 'net and catalogs for a perfect backpack(around 3500 cu. inches and around 22" tall). Maybe my J Crew / LLBean big brother will bestow upon me some knowledge. He's not exactly a vagabond (as I aspire to be). But he's very crafty on the J Crew/LLBean type camping stuff and obviously knows his gear.

Things I have on the horizon.....
Mexico in April - definitely taking place - Let's go girlfriends!
Morocco/Barcelona in July - probably taking place (I cannot wait).
India in October - probably just a dream (I could use ten days at a yogic ashram in a monastery)

For your enjoyment... choice music. Just call me Hettie.

Later, folks.