Greetings from the interblogs.
Tomorrow we leave for New York and begin the first part of our journey. Excitement is pronounced; anxiety is being nullified by activity. As I write this i am enjoying a cup of ginger tea (for my stomach) and a cigarette (for my sanity) and going through the last minute preparations. Thanks to mother's expert packing we have managed to somehow fit all of our gear into a carry-on sized bag and a smaller personal bag. I am 78% convinced that we will thus be able to fly without hassle. However, there is always the possibility of security people rummaging or bags popping open and clothes and camping gear flying all over the plane at 30,000 feet... someone has to foresee the unforeseen, and it shall be I!
Unfortunately, one of the inevitable effects of a good pack job is the increase in density of the bag and its contents, resulting in a "heavy ass bag". We estimate mother will be able to carry her bag for approximately 15 minutes before her spine snaps in two like a wooden kabob skewer. Adjustments are being made.
I brought all the wrong stuff, and as a result will end up leaving a significant quantity of clothes, electronics, and miscellaneous personal effects in Montreal, to be shipped back to Calgary at a later date. I am confident that the supplies we are bringing will sustain us. And now for the top5 countdown on "Joel's Travel Terror List".
Joel's Travel Terror List:
5. Mosquitoes and other flying insects/the diseases they carry
4. Foreign food and its effects on my gastrointestinal tract
3. The angry men and women at airport security around the world
2. Wild animals interested in my succulent flesh
and,
1. Wild animals interested in my succulent flesh
Stay Tuned!
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Love and Prayers are going with you both. Have fun and enjoy the experience
Love you MOM/OMA
58 dodos Corrie....
Wow. Joel in Paris. Now there's an incongruity that I now will leave to him to prove otherwise.
Hey Hot Stuff.
My sister says that lots of Romans (men) are crooks and take advantage of tourists especially women. It is better to have a guy buy stuff. She was in an area of town that was not quite the touristy part , there was a tram line there and things, restaurants and groceries were not so expensive. If ever it is not to far tomorrow maybe you want to go there, but, depending when you take the train it may not be possible. She says that everything near the Vatican is over priced.
The area she said was near the American embassy:
Aldrovandi PalaceVilla Borghese is a huge park that was part of the pleasure gardens
that were originally laid out in the 17th century by Cardinal Scipione
Borghese, nephew to Pope Paul V. These days the gardens have changed
dramatically and are now completely redesigned, appearing less formal and
more natural. The park has many outstanding features, including:
* Galleria Borghese Museum - beautifully restored and home to a
wonderful collection of art
* Piazzo di Siena - a graceful amphitheatre
Love,
Steph
Watch out for the doggy pooh in Nice!! Keep looking down!!
Steph
Arrivederci Roma! Hope your travels so far have been smooth and that your Italian visit was 'molto bene'!
Be sure to have some Bouillabaisse in St. Tropez..
Wishing you a 'bon continuation' on your journey...and a big hello to Emmanuelle also.
Hi guys! My computer skills made it a bit frustrating to get this comment posted. You may receive two similar notes from me- ugh! Hope your travels in Rome have been exciting. Did you get to see the ancient ruins we have all learned about? How is Joel making out so far, I know this is all a little out of his comfort zone. You are off to Nice tomorrow and we can't wait to hear from you both about your adventures. I know you will have them. Take care, stay safe. Love Tammy
hey I dunno if u'll see this or what, but ur blog is VERY interesting. CRAZY stuff goin on! it's SO foreign I can't believe ur experiencing SO much SO quickly! have fun. praying for u :D
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