first post for the coolest people we know

after much heated debate on the best name for our blog, and several failed attempts to reserve a URL, we're finally making the first post to our travel blog.

most of your suggestions for names weren't available, so our blog won't be called "the overhead bin," "carry(ing) on," "europe-a, i'm okay," "trippin," "youreapeein," or "turtle travelers" - but we still think you are ALL the coolest people we know.

ultimately, we decided on a name that represents our goal for this trip: "no checked bags" for our 3 week trip across western europe. even if we don't achieve that goal, we're hoping our efforts to travel light and plan without over-planning will help us get the most out of our first trip to europe.

anne & i are about to board our flight to london (through dublin) to spend 3 days exploring the city before meeting nick & corinne in frankfurt. over the course of the next three weeks, we hope to use this blog to post pictures, videos, stories and anything else we can think of to take you on this journey with us.

thanks for all your well wishes, and we'll see you soon!

-chip

p.s. emily & erin, i accidentally left a snicker's and gummy bears in the freezer. if you want them, you'd better eat them before we get back!