Packing the truck

Whenever we travel into the village, there are so many things that vie for space:

-building materials

-diesel for the truck

-fuel for the generator

-tools

-camping supplies

-water

-guitar

-Josiah’s bike

-our clothes

-FOOD!…

It’s like a giant puzzle trying to fit everything in.  We start early so there is time to move things around and find the best spot for everything, making sure to fill up holes so as to make use of every available space.

When I took this picture, there were still overnight bags to go in, a cooler to keep perishables for the first week, our water filter (two 5-gallon buckets on top of one another), and a box with our veggies and fruit for 3 weeks that had yet to be added.  But, we always get it all in.

And, there is still a waiting list of more things that need to go out…