Transit

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4:45 AM at the airport. There's some chance of thunderstorms along my route, but I don't care much once I get to the departure port for my international flight.

My gear weighs 37.5 pounds, which is a little more than I'd like. While I'm not carrying textbooks on this trip (I have a DVD I promised the university last year, and a letter and two CDs from students who have visited the university), the exomesh backpack cover adds a little weight, and all the tiny electronics add up:

• ASUS eee computer, charger, Targus travel mouse
  
• Olympus recorder, 4 AAA batteries, lapel mike, USB drive
  
• Phone, charger
  
• iPod, connector, splitter, earbuds, charger
  
• Canon camera, spare battery, spare SD card
  
• Solar charger, USB connecter, charge connector, iGo tip (more about this later)
  
• Alarm clock
  
• Book light
  

Nothing heavy in and of itself, but it's several pounds all together. I freely admit that knowing the tare weight for my suitcase and backpack would give me a cheap thrill.

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Comments

[Marcia]

have a splendid trip! Hope you see birds you've not seen before. love, Marcia