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Backpacking with one pair of shoes and 2 changes of clothes is a drag. There's no way to know what the weather is like so you inevitably end up carrying something you don't need and not carrying what you do. Why didn't I bring a book? Why do I have 8 tops? I consistently worn 3-4. I have washed my socks, underwear and bra in the shower with me and I only have 1 towel. The other day I had to drop my pants to pee in a park and I sprayed my pant leg. I've worn those pants 3 more days since and I'll finally do my laundry tomorrow.

Anybody that tells you backpacking Europe is a barrel of laughs is either lying or has never done it. In reality, its a job no one pays you to do.

PS. A special thank you to my sister who gave me a small change perse that had a keyring. I have attached that each day to whatever clothing I am wearing. I never feared a pickpocket since.

xoxo
Jill