Leaving Montreal in 8 days...

Trip Start Oct 18, 2007

Trip End Aug 2008

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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Well, my departure is imminent... Can`t believe how quickly time has flown. Y`know what?This past summer, I`ve had a few minor moments of trepidation and anxiety due to the immensity of this upcoming trip. Am I REALLY able to do this trip alone?!?! Will I be able to handle living out of my backpack for such an extended period of time, with no set daily routine?! How will I deal with the inevitable culture shock?!?

When I shared these thoughts with a few of you, you`ve simply cheered me on and said I could do it. Thank you for the words of encouragement and I`ll remember them when things just aren`t going right while I`m on the road!

Another thing that helped to assuage my fears was speaking with people who`ve travelled... picking their brain for nuggets of wisdom and borrowing tools that may help me along the way. One such person is Andr�e, whom I had the pleasure of meeting today! I had bugged Robert from Les Routes du Monde to put me in touch with a woman who`s travelled in the regions I`ll be visiting and could pass on some other tips and advice. At the beginning of our meal, we were strangers, but after almost 3 hours of sharing our stories, her infectious laughter, and the fact that her experience literally made my eyes well up with tears, I felt I found a kindred spirit! Thanks for sharing your time and your experiences with me, Andr�e!

By the by, if any of you guys happen to be headed to Nepal in the near future and are thinking of trekking in the region, you HAVE to meet this phenomenal woman! Let me know and I`ll put you in touch with her...

I`ve practiced packing my bag... Still missing some items, but this is it! It`s almost time to LEAVE!!!!

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gkacy on

Good Luck !!!!
This is an amazing trip.

Godspeed !

blais on

Go!
Bananita, just go!
There is nothing scary.... the world is so small now, with the internet, you can buy anything you need along the way (don't bring too much with youeither), you've got insurance (I hope), and you've got money (CADs go a long way these days!) so there is very little that can happen to you! This is hardly scary at all. Just GO NOW (and come visit me in L.A.).

Bisous,

fabrizio74 on

good luck buona fortuna
... i will wait you in italy my dear friend.... don't worrie about your trip.. i am sure that you can do it :)))))))))))))))
one big big kiss

ygreenland on

and off she goes
always carry rubbers

Think twice before helping somebody out (could be a hoax)

Always set the price before

negotiate

be strong (or look strong)

and smile all the time!