The week leading up to my scheduled departure date was a bit hectic as I tried to put together all the final preparations for the trip. The days were getting fewer and and while I was crossing things off the checklists and making progress, I was stressed. I decided to postpone by a day or two so that I could have time to see friends before I left and enjoy my last few days home. It was the best decision. It’s nice not to be stuck to a timeline.
The extra three days was just what I needed. Time to hang out with friends and enjoy meals together and time to get the final preparations completed. I went to bed at 3am and woke up at 6 to start getting ready. With all my gear stashed away, I put on my riding gear and was ready to ride. Some friends of mine woke up early to send me off. It’s good to know I have so much support for this trip from my friends and family back home.
Some of my best friends came to send me off.
My friends Nate and Amy with their two girls. Thanks for the coffee and donuts!
My coworkers at Roadtrip Nation sending me off. Love this crew!
Have a great trip! Will be praying for you.
Wonderful news, Dan! Glad you are on your way! Praying for safe travels! Is this what happens when you read “Oh The Places You’ll Go!” often to your children when they are young? :)
Funny you mentioned that, one of the names for the website I thought about was “Oh the places I’ll go” :-) Love you, Mom.
Hey Dan, glad to see you are safely on your way! I am thankful that all these years in California, you have had friends that are family and truly care about you. Blessings on your journey! Love ya, Steph
Thinking and praying for you! Serena has a display of various photos on her wall. There is a really nice one of you and Matt. Only family pictures are allowed on that wall. You must be family!
The Biggs/Meyers are definitely family. I’ll miss you at Thanksgiving this year!
This makes me smile :)