It's almost like our plans are unfolding without any effort at all. Not to say that it's not difficult to leave our work and our friends, move out of our place, ship stuff home, and get rid of everything we own save what can fit in our backpacks. No, that's actually always more difficult than it seems. But the process of beginning this big trip is just sort of happening; we have things to do and we get them done and in the end that seems to lead us to the places we decided long ago we wanted to see.
Right now our house is half packed and half cleaned. We have one more day to finish these items and then we will be living full time at Marc and Alana's house (imagine tiny halos over their names) until next Monday. Sunday we pick up our Hertz rental car and we're off on our 2500 mile road trip to Cairns in north Australia. Note: moving out of a furnished apartment is significantly more simple than moving out of one filled to the brim with your own crap. Good foresight, us.
Today was actually a bit of a milestone: we finally bought plane tickets to Germany. Up until now it's been purely speculation that this trip will actually occur. But now, we have paid someone in advance to take us there. See you soon Jon!
As a side note from home: Can we all keep my aunt in our thoughts as she goes into surgery/begins recovery later this week - love you Annie! Also, if everyone in the Bay Area could just take a sec and fan out to find my mom's car (my old Explorer) that was stolen last week, that would be great.
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As I was writing this, Jerry R. called me to tell me Jane is out of surgery (had her left carotid artery cleaned out). It went well and she is in recovery. Whew! We are very relieved that is over.
Poor Diane getting her car stolen right out of her own driveway. That really sucks!
Well, good luck on your new road trip and country jumping. I hope it all goes smooth and you have tons-o-fun! Stay safe. I love you!
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