I love the new Notebook wireless laptop from Verizon. It weighs less than 2 lbs. and fits in a purse. I've already taken it on a test run in Albuquerque and was able to send photos easily to my blog.
My favorite piece of technology, however, is my new iPod (in photo between my laptop and cell phone). What an addiction! In 2 weeks I've recorded 300 songs and it is only half full. I own over 2,000 CDs and LPs and it was tough thinking about being without my music for the 7 months of this trip. I love world music and it is my biggest collectable while traveling, but sometimes you just need to listen to your own tunes.
And finally, I can't say enough about plastic bags, low-tech though they may be. The stores all display beautiful expensive luggage with all their beautiful matching bags to pack inside. Forget it! In China I had to carry all my luggage while I ran across the airport to the international terminal to make my connection to Tibet, and I felt every ounce I was carrying. Forget matching leather cases and go for matching Ziplocs. If you feel the need, buy some of those little stick on alligators to make you feel like they are designer bags.
And happy "light" rambling!
