On Our Way

We left home yesterday afternoon to start our meandering car trip. After spending today in Atlanta with Kylie’s parents, we will tidy up our gear, rent the car, and plod along northward for several days. It feels like the clank-clank of a roller coaster ramp. Intellectually I know what to expect, but still have no basis to guess how it will all feel.

I’m definitely grateful we allowed for so much wiggle room in our schedule. There have been so many unforeseen tasks and chores. I couldn’t imagine jumping onto a plane for Maine yesterday and beginning the hike tomorrow with this lack of sleep.

-Chris

Leaving Home

Last minutes in Huntsville at the house with my mom…

This is it. We’re leaving Huntsville. I must admit I’m a little misty-eyed on the way out. This is the longest I’ve been away from my home as an adult, the longest I’ve been off of work since I was a teen, and the longest my dog has been without me. This is the farthest north I will travel on this planet to date. But there’s more to do. Almost one week remains between us and northern terminus, so we’re off.

-Chris