I am so nervous, my hands are shaking. It feels like I am going to write a huge exam or bungee jump or run the race of my life; which I kind of am. Re-pack, workout again because I really need to release nervous energy, everything is coming into place. Now, I just have to leave. The last dinner was a bit of a gong show - family is feeling the anxiety and so am I. It's OK cause I know it's because they are concerned and need me to come back; I h...

The Party' was so much fun! Does it ever help to have the people who care about you around. I had to work out today - my body feels better and I need to release some nervous energy. Tonight's dinner with Reg was my very own deer sausage - was it ever good and now I know why I hunt, the meat is not only truly organic but tastes delicious! When I reflect, this type of trip is not just about me - my family, friends and support folks have all had a hand in making...

Packing D Day and party to follow. What's North American new? Too much stuff, too little space. How am I going to travel for so long with so little? Thank goodness the logic brain sets in and I start parring down the unecessary stuff. Eventually everything finds its place and the reality sets in - this is really going to happen. Now what? It's hard to see Reg and Amedee so emotional - angry, sad, worried yet supportive. Harder than the trepidation I feel...

Sitting here enjoying one of my last Calgary downtown sunrises! So little time left, so much to do! Part of this journey has been getting ready to go, never mind the vaccinations, Visa's , Drivers license, Dr's and dentist appointments, insurance and packing supplies, it's watching and feeling how much my family worries about and will miss me. It gives me way more insight to the hearts inside rather than the day to day 'stuff'. Makes me feel very grateful alr...

Off to the Fumba Penninsula south of Nungwi about an hour and 1/2 away. We have to go through 5 polici check points. Apparently, rental car drivers must have a tourist permit to transport them. Also, unless you are a registered driver or guide, naitves of the island cannot drive with mzungo's (whites) Apprently something happened to someone a year ago so they cahnged the law. The laws are very strict here and they don't fool around with sending people to jai...