places where large numbers congregate to experience home comforts and the company of tourists of similar interests.’ This latter enclavic focus reflects an institutionalisation of the backpacking phenomenon, a mainstreaming decried by some authors (Cohen, 2003; O’Reilly, 2006) for its alignment with the stigma of mass tourism. The homogenisation of backpacking with the rubric of mass tourism, however, is derailed by scholarship that teases out heterogeneity from within the backpacker umbrella concept (Ateljevic & Doorne, 2005; Uriely, Yonay, & Simchai, 2002). Sørensen (2003) calls for continued research on specific subtypes within the backpacker market. Westerhausen (2002, p. 146) notes ‘for a sizeable minority, being on the road becomes a preferred way of life to which they will return whenever the opportunity presents itself.’ Noy
I'm not going to make the same dumb mistake she did. I hate it -- I can't stay here another minute!" His hand dropped from my arm like I'd electrocuted him. I turned away from his shocked, wounded face and headed for the door. "Bells, you can't leave now. It's nighttime," he whispered behind me. I didn't turn around. "I'll sleep in the truck if I get tired." "Just wait another week," he pled, still shell-shocked. "Renée will be back by then." This completely derailed me. "What?" Charlie continued eagerly, almost babbling with relief as I hesitated. "She called while you were out. Things aren't going so well in Florida, and if Phil doesn't get signed by the end of the week, they're going back to Arizona. The assistant coach of the Sidewinders said they might have a spot for another shortstop." I shook my head, trying to reassemble my now-confused thoughts. Every passing second put Charlie in more danger. "I have a key," I muttered, turning the knob