Preparations

I finished the itinerary a few days ago. I'm mostly taking it along as a "guide" more than a plan. It is something to keep me on track. Still, there are so many ways that I could cut out something along the way or add something I hadn't originally planned.

The final count will be 20 days of traveling: from the day I leave, until the day I return.

The first part of the trip is pretty much planned for me, with a reservation at Yellowstone I'd rather not miss, I'll stay on track for the first 6 or 7 days. But once I get to Seattle, Victoria and Portland the plan is simply to enjoy the drive.

This is a road trip, after all.

I have alerted family and friends along the route, to when I'll arrive in their neck of the woods. Started making plans with people, or started making plans to make plans.

Hopefully this little blog with let everyone know what I'm up to, and that I'm fine. It's the people that keep telling me that they are worried about this little adventure of mine, that makes me second guess it and worry too.

I've gotten tons of CDs burned, still have a bit left. I didn't want to lose any of my originals, you see.

My laptop is getting all kinds of geek love today. Upgraded the memory and the software system. So hopefully it will work for me while on the road. I've got all the gadgets I could ask for, to keep me entertained.

However, I know I'll have plenty of alone time on this trip so I'm trying to decide what books to bring along and how many of them. The travel guides are a must, of course. But there is a bookshelf full of material I need to get through, so I can indulge at the bookstore once again.

Packing the vehicle will commence soon. I should finish that packing list I started, so I don't forget anything.

One thing I absolutely cannot forget: tic-tacs.