Much to do.

Still so much to do... But I have found a girl who's going on my tour! One stranger down. Being scared has lost a little meaning now I know at least one person who will be expecting me in New York. I was considering staying in NY an extra day or two after the tour to explore but now I've met Lucy who's going out a week before, so I think I'll just go early. The only problem is, we can't find a decent hostel... Every five complimentry reviews are followed by a disgusted one - which stick in your mind much more than the happy customers. If anyone has a suggestion I can trust please let me know... I need to book this, my flights, my hotel stay before and after the tour and I need to get money changed. (If I have enough!) The entire tour except the day before and after is organized by Trek America, and at the moment I can't sort myself out for two days... I'm sure it will come together.

I have managed to set up my account with Trek America Live which will activate my groups page a few weeks before we go. When it's ready, I'll post the link to take you to a map of the US that has my route planned out. It should update whenever I long-in on route. Become a follower on here for photos and links and the like.

It will be the experiance of a lifetime but staying motivated about it beforehand isn't easy when things arn't coming together. Plus, I'll miss my family, friends and my Jimmy. But thats the sacrifice of facing your fears and making the most of the oppertunites you have. It's what the Lords given me and I'm taking it while I can. My next big adventure in life will be much more grown up, well sort of...

Unilt later...

Josie

First Time

So I've never kept a blog before. Journals yes, but blogs no. And never for public viewing. But here we are.

Around 2nd August this year I should be flying out to Newark airport New Jersey to start a 42 day trek around 26 states of America with a group of complete strangers who I will meet the morning we depart. To keep my family and friends in the loop, here's my blog. Whenever and wherever I can access it I will try and let you know where I am and what I'm up to.

So far, I'm terrified but excited beyond words. Thus I'm mostly blocking out any thought of it except for the necessary preparations. I am yet to book my flights for liability reasons but should be in May. My travel insurance is bought, as are all my toiletries which I fear will be too heavy to take with me along with all of my clothes! But it's all in a very sturdy backpack.

After my US travels I'll be home through October before flying out to New Zealand at the end of the month to do a similar tour with my mum for 3 weeks. Both tours have been booked through realgap.com (Trek America & Trek AUS/NZ)

But from now until then to get used to this I'm going to try and stay updated with how my preps going as I count down, as well as create posts for places I've already been. Some that I had in mind were Greece, Italy and Dublin, some of my favorite travelling memories!

I hope it makes for entertaining reading...

Josie