The epic American road trip: the intro

I went to Australia last September with no expectations and lots of adventure. I wasn't looking for a relationship or even a romantic interest in Australia, but it found me. We both went into it realistically, knowing that our homes and citizenship were an ocean apart. I'm so grateful our ideals coincided quite beautifully and 10 months later we are about to embark on a 2.5 week road trip around the western part of the states. Now matter what happens with this boy, I have no regrets and SO MANY amazing memories.

While in Australia, Ben took the role of the boyfriend tour guide. I'm so grateful for this, knowing I got to see a lot more then your average backpacker not to mention with good company. I'm stoked I have gotten to return the favor in showing him around California, Oregon and Washington. So now we are taking off in the next hour to trek around 14 states, checking a few things off the bucket list, visiting friends and family along the way and seeing the beautiful world around me. It's funny how you neglect the wonders in your own country.

My travel ESSENTIALS..
[x] journal and pen (never a pencil)
[x] reading material: The irresistible revolution
[x] camera
[x] ipod
[x] string for friendship bracelets

lets go..