The start date of this huge adventure has always seemed so far away. I’ve been counting months, and then weeks. But now I’m suddenly talking about days before departure. Three days to be exact. The whole thing seems so surreal at the moment.
The last few weeks have been really intense. Gear testing, physical preparations, talks with media, meeting sponsors, working with the fundraiser, getting the paperwork together. In short, there has been a lot. Getting ready for this massive adventure, all the while trying to enjoy my last moments with my loved ones has been a challenge to say the least.
This is my last “prep day” before the trip. What’s not done by tonight, won’t ever be done. My last two days at home are for me, my family and my friends. Nothing else. I’ll have all the time in the world to fine tune my gear and make phone calls once I’ve begun my journey. There’s really nothing that can’t be fixed later down the road. The only thing that I can’t do later is hug my close ones. And I know for a fact that I’d regret it if I didn’t take this opportunity to really enjoy the last few days with the people I love.
It’s just crazy how much I’ll miss these people. Thank God for Skype :)