Hi there, my name is Katie, I've been a-lurking for a while and wanted to say hello. Being the nerd that I am, I want to combine backpacking with academics, so I'm currently planning an independent research project that I want to get started on while I'm backpacking in Northern Ireland and Scotland next summer. I'm hoping to visit eco-villages there, and get an idea of what I am capable of doing on my own, being away from home by myself for the first time. :3
Anyway, I'm probably going to continue lurking here for a while, but now you all know who I am! Say hello if you would like.