Leavin on a jet plane

My flight from Seattle to San Diego took 2.5 hours and it will take me 6 months to walk home. I enjoyed trying to pick out mountains and lakes I have been reading about. I was on the wrong side of the plane to see Crater Lake, but did spot Yosemite Falls and Half Dome

The last few days have been busy ones. Being an expert pricrastinator I had more to get done than time allowed. Fortunately I have a generous and patient mother who helped me pack my apartment and offered to move the last boxes out to a friends house. She is also taking on the burden of filling my resupply boxes for me and taking them to the post office. This trip would be a lot more challenging without her help.

I have finally joined the majority in purchasing a smart phone. I like the idea of unplugging from my electronics for days at a time, but want to be able to stay in touch with the people I love electronically when I am in towns every 4-7 days. 

Yes, this trip will be a crazy adventure that I know is not going to be anything like I imagine it will be. I expect to be challenged in new ways. I am excited to head out into the unknown. I will miss all of you terribly, I already do. 

See you all in 6 months!