When I'm getting ready for a trip I try to get into an adventure frame of mind which requires taking each day as it comes and trying not to spend much time comparing the familiar with the unfamiliar. This last is very important to making friends.
Do your homework, get to know your gear, loosely plan your route and times, and launch.
I know how subjective this sounds, but americans are really big-hearted people, as a rule, and love travellers.
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