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19 October 2009 09:59 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

I have just spent a couple hours on the floor with my mother trying to figure out how to fit everything in my backpack.  There just isn't enough room.  Clearly this is why no one brings a change of clothes.

I am making one last trip to REI as soon as it opens to get a bigger backpack - ugh.

Comments: Total (17) comments

Posted On: 30 Oct 2009 05:58 am

Sleeping with chickens sounds like a lot of fun. You are sure going to miss that 5 Star Resort once you leave. I admire you for doing this but hope you get it out of your system. One adventure like this in a lifetime should be enough to talk about forever. Try something else. As miserable as that place sounds, I wish I was there with you. Love, Dad

Posted On: 30 Oct 2009 04:49 am

The updates are amazing. You are one inspiring woman! I can't wait to hear your stories live! Continue to be safe! Your nieces love you! (doug and I do too)

Posted On: 27 Oct 2009 09:47 pm

I am so excited every day to read the blog posts and look at the photos. The landscape is so beautiful yet surreal at the same time. It must be so amazing being there and seeing the changes in the sand under your feet. Hope your hands are healing. Love you, Chan & Mark

Posted On: 27 Oct 2009 06:14 pm

hey char!!!!!!! me and the kids miss you alot im sure your having a blast . all is good here kids had a great weekend we rode bikes, surfed ,carved pumpkins went to the wavehouse to ride the wave .rode dirt bikes at grandpa ricks had pizza with lots of goodies and of course dinner at nanas .the weather been great 74. please be careful and have fun at the same time. your family loves you very much!!!! we look at the race pictures every night hoping to see you. we love you rick,skyler,connor,coral and of corse t k.

Posted On: 27 Oct 2009 04:56 pm

I hope a Scorpion hasn't bitten you on the ass yet! You must smell real good by now not having had a bath. Peeeeeeee---Yewwwwww!!!! Love, Dad

Posted On: 26 Oct 2009 09:39 pm

Baths? Showers? Good Hair Days? They are all over-rated! Enjoy it! Glad you are happy. Take care of those fingers. In Egypt, running a marathon a day and...your fingers hurt - go figure - only Charla! Love ya lots.... YOU GO GIRL!!!!

Posted On: 26 Oct 2009 08:00 pm

SOOO great to get your email. You have been on the Marshall minds a lot - we are always wondering what you're doin..........keep us posted!!! oxoxoxoxo

Posted On: 26 Oct 2009 02:30 pm

Hey hun your mom sent me your email. I cannot believe you are there! You are amazing Im at work and had a second so I wanted to say hi and I love you!!! I admire your strength and drive!!!

Posted On: 25 Oct 2009 11:31 pm

Wonderful to see you living life. It is a grand adventure. Carpe diem.

Posted On: 25 Oct 2009 10:23 pm

Char: I hope you are fast asleep in your tent by now and recharging your battery for tomorrows run. I have not been able to stop thinking about you and imagining how beautiful the dessert must be during sunset. I hope you are enjoying meeting so many people from different nations that share your passion. I am sure there is so much to learn from everyone that is participating in this event. I am waiting to hear all the stories anxiously. I love you, Chan

Posted On: 25 Oct 2009 07:45 pm

Hope day 1 was a good one! Thinking of you!

Posted On: 23 Oct 2009 10:01 pm

Good luck and pay attention. snakes/ scorpions & mummy's oh my!!!!

Posted On: 23 Oct 2009 02:04 pm

You'll do great!! Be Safe.

Posted On: 23 Oct 2009 06:15 am

Hoping to hear from my daughter soon.

Posted On: 22 Oct 2009 06:45 pm

“When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change; at such a moment, there is no point in pretending that nothing has happened or in saying that we are not ready. The challenge will not wait. Life does not look back. A week is more than enough time for us to decide whether or not to accept our destiny.” Paulo Coelho I hope you enjoy every minute of this journey. I love you.

Posted On: 22 Oct 2009 04:27 pm

I'm sure you landed by now! Beware of the upcoming mirages you may see. If you see surf dont jump in:)!! Love ya

Posted On: 20 Oct 2009 12:03 pm

Charla, don\'t worry about your pack, use the one you have trained with. Take all your stuff with you to the Sahara and get some advise about what you don\'t need, I bet you have too much stuff. You\'re so lucky living in San Diego, stayed there last year at the four seasons hotel great place. Good luck in the race Tony