There is a lot of planning that goes along with a 3 week backpacking trip. Nicole as 22 year old and me as a 46 year old have different styles. Nicole and her friend Ryan ( who is joining us on our adventure) have some experience with easy going trips in hostels etc. I am striving to be more spontaneous and flexible. I needed a rough plan, to know where I was going to be sleeping every night. We have all our accommodations reserved, they range from hotels, to hostels, to a cabin in a campsite and a B&B on an island. There are maps to look at, apps to download, luggage to sort out, clothes to buy and tickets to print. It is truly a learning experience and I have loved every minute of it so far. Fun fact- did you know that Switzerland still has it's own currency? I didn't. I went yesterday to get a little bit of all the different cash I am going to need since it's not safe to carry around too much cash as there is so much theft. Money around the world comes in all different shapes and sizes.
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