GSPeter,
Thanks for some good feedback.
About the headlamp, I've got an elastic headband I can slip my little Gerber LED light into. It's a flexible little system. The flashlight also has a clip on it, so I can clip it onto other places, too.
The heating coil really is a good idea, now that I think about it. I had imagined just using the stove, but I guess that really wouldn't work everywhere.
Yes, our plan is a little ambitious, I know, and will certainly change en route. Our goal is to really enjoy the places instead of racking up miles, so we will definitely adjust our schedule to achieve that once we find our groove.
As for Couchsurfing, I highly encourage you to check it out. There are such amazing people in that community, and can really offer to a better experience of a city you are visiting than you might ever have on your own. Sometimes we have people surf with us on a layover in Seoul, and they usually go away surprised at what a great place it is, having seen it through a local's eyes. Can't say enough good things about CS. Plus, you can't beat a free room!
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"We want to make good time, but for us now this is measured with emphasis on "good" rather than "time" and when you make that shift in emphasis the whole approach changes."
-Robert Pirsig
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