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64 days to go ...if I counted right. I still have an apartment full of stuff to get rid of but I am nearly done collecting what I think I'll need for the trip. I picked up three maps and had them laminated on the weekend. These will get me to the Ontario/Manitoba border. One of my customers also donated a camp fire single shot espresso machine. That will be nice to use now and again.
I heard from a friend that she has room at her place on Camano Island if I get that far. I like the idea of having a destination that far away. I have no idea if I'll get that far or if I'll want to stop there if I do but I like the “realness” of having a destination.
I am really looking forward to ridding myself of all the material stuff I am surrounded by. My life will be so different with no television or computer or “stuff”. Not to mention the fact that I'll be outside all day, every day, and be getting exercise on a regular basis.
I think I'll have a going away fund raiser party just before I leave. I spoke to the guy that owns the cafe I work at and he said it is fine with him if I have a party on the 29 May after closing. That will give me three days to get any last minute stuff I might need before hitting the road.