Well the countdown is officially on- we are departing from Toronto airport for Lima, Peru in exactly 22 days! It's still a bit unreal and I really don't think the magnitude of this trip will register for me until our plane is taking off. Until then, June 4th remains just a day on my calender (albeit a frantically circled one). Thankfully, there have been several important events which have helped me acknowledge the nearness of our departure- most significantly our retreat weekend and numerous shopping trips for all the required gear.
Our time spent together as a team over the May 7-9th weekend was exactly what I needed to feel a greater confidence in my fellow travellers and in myself- something I think is absolutely necessary for any trip but especially this one. After spending just three short days with this team I know that I will be able to trust any one of them to look out for me when I need it. And most importantly I now know that even on the most stressful and frustrating day our team will find something to laugh about.
Since the weekend, I've been on the search for much needed equipment, namely a backpack, good shoes, work gloves, a compact jacket and other items. These shopping trips have certainly helped me understand how close we are to June and how much more I have to do before we leave. So while part of me still doesn't realize how soon the 4th is and another part of me is stressing out about my long to-do list, the majority of me is just plain excited about this opportunity- especially the chance to travel with such a wonderful group of people. I'm sure we'll have many more adventures in store before, during and after the trip and I look forward to sharing them all. Until then!
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