Pre-Trip Preparations!

The last two weeks have been a busy blur of errand running to get ready for the trip. We've done some online shopping, learned how to changes bike flats, and visited countless gear and auto stores. The people at REI know our faces by now... But it's finally all done! The car is packed and ready to go.

Some gear highlights:
1. Blowing up our air mattress
2. Realizing it fits perfectly inside of our tent
3. Playing with our new slack line
4. Bike clinic with Chris Mess/dad
5. New tarp, cooking set & cook books
6. Camp-friendly wine glasses (pivotal)

Tomorrow we head to the Badlands in South Dakota. From there we'll check out Custer State Park (via Grandpa Lerner's suggestion,) Devils Tower, Mt. Rushmore and then VISIT PETER TALPEY IN WYOMING. Can't wait to see you Talps.

More soon! We'll update you as often as we can with lots of pictures!
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Maps!

 Joanne learning to slackline!