Hi Everyone,
Thanks for the advice! We had been debating whether or not to take our water filter (thinking we'd find bottled water on all our bike routes), but after hearing you all, I will definately take the filter (luckily it doesn't weigh too much).

I'm such a sissy with food type of stuff (stomach doesn't seem to like anything new), and have been worried that I'll have trouble riding if I'm dealing with all intestinal issues. But I'm so looking forward to the trip!

Thanks for all the info!