Mid-planning: Are we standing still?

There are times at this point in planning a trip when we feel as if we are just not making any progress. It is an illusion.

We have been gazing all starry-eyed at the Silver City area. There is so much there that appeals to our senses, both individually and as a couple. We will no doubt be spending some time here before moving north. The problem is we need to more or less settle on a plan before we move anywhere beyond.

What seems clear is that this is a part of New Mexico that appears to be very promising. The Gila National Forest is gorgeous if one believes the photos. The possibilities are endless. Can we say "Paradise?" Possibly.

I feel that we will move forward with lightning speed at some point.

We are also considering the purchase of a GPS unit for the car. In the midst of all that my husband also wants to consider the "topo" (topographical) version for other uses. We seem to have found what we like. What remains is the final decision: Do we or do we not invest in this technology?

In the little pockets between all these other things, I've been considering what to pack, what to bring, how to streamline from last year's trip (each year offers up some areas where things could have been done more efficiently), and when exactly to start the Almighty Lists.