Mason,
I should have a trip report ready in about a month. You might not be so itching to get back after I post it!
I don’t intend to divert the thread, as the responses have been very interesting and informative.
(Note: I just read an article in the Washington Post regarding writing style. It mostly recommended deleting unnecessary words such as “very,” For example, is my use of “very interesting“ above any more descriptive or meaningful than just “interesting?” The author suggested that one should try to use more descriptive words. For example, “exhausted” rather than “very tired.” I can’t think of a substitute for “very interesting.” Neither can Kathleen. Any suggestions before we return to gps advice?