One of the joys of traveling long-term is the packing and unpacking cycle. Every few days, we're in and out of a new hostel, hotel, or campsite. And when we leave, we often leave something behind.
No, not a piece of our soul or anything so dramatic; we leave behind a piece of our luggage. So far, the damage hasn't been huge, but for two light packers it is noticeable. A sock or two, a water bottle, a few pens, a half-full bottle of cheap wine... and three bottles of olive oil.
That's not a typo. Within the past five weeks, Tom and I have misplaced three bottles of olive oil.
We suspect one was lifted from a hostel kitchen, another forgotten at a campground. And the third? The third has disappeared into some black hole in our packs.
The trail is cold--there are no leads, no suspects... so now, we just wonder. And buy a fourth bottle of olive oil.
-R
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