In 13 days we leave SLO. So what’s there to worry about? Just because we’re leaving our home for over a year? Just because we are driving 3,200+ miles across what is fast-becoming the great American dustbowl, with average temps of over 100 degrees at all our destinations? Just because global warming might bring us new challenges (storms/icebergs?) on land and on the open seas?
But SweetPea’s not worried, so why should I be? It’s all part of the adventure. I take great comfort in reading the hilarious blog called The Road Unleashed http://theroadunleashed.com/ which chronicles the multi-year, world travels of an American couple and their two dogs. It’s from their site and pictures that I got the courage to book our sailing on the Queen Mary 2. And it’s from my friend Linda that I take comfort that our home will be well loved in our absence. And it’s from Monique, our new landlady and friend in Aix-en-Provence, who sends wonderfully humorous and interesting emails about our new home and community in France, that I take continued pleasure and excitement in the commitment we’ve made.
There’s nothing to do now but get on with it! Pack up our stuff, check off the few remaining items on the to-do lists, load up the car and GO! 13 days and counting.
