The backpacks are bought :) ...and I got my insoles !

So this week I flew out to Philadelphia to visit Tom and Sophie and to go to the REI store to buy our backpacks.
Tom tried on 3 different ones but decided to go with the Exos 58 and I got the Aura 50. Both packs are a bit bigger then we really need but we just figured....not to fill it all. This way we have a bigger pack for maybe future Appalachian trail hikes.

It was a very exciting shopping trip for us. We also bought all kinds of little "have to haves". Key chain flashlights, money/document belt to wear against body, some extra socks and rain gear.

I also picked up my custom made insoles before my trip to Phila and they seem to work great. We did a 5 mile hike and all felt comfy.

Sophie walked with us and would LOVE to join us for 2 weeks....who knows...she might end up doing it :)
Crazy thought.....next time I see Tom it will be in Madrid !!!!!!!!!!!