... and I am freaking out! I am packed (finally!) and can't think of anything else I need. I thought it would be easier to pack this time, and that I would fit everything I need for 5 months into my backpack. Last time I was away for 4 months and it was brutal. I became a bag lady and definately did not like carrying 75 pounds worth of luggage on my back! (Hmmm, I guess I can sort of relate to the donkey and camels I rode... poor animals!) Let's just say I was shocked a few days ago when I tried to fit my pile of "necessities" into my bag. Why is it that my brain thinks everything should fit into a relatively small pack and I should have extra space in my bag... All I am taking is a backpack! And I am gone for 5 months! But magically I have fit everything into my backpack and it feels so light (probably because I haven't worn it in a while!). I do have to thank my Mom for her brilliant idea of getting rid of the bulk... the bulky toiletries bag.
So I have packed my bags, started to say my goodbyes, and working on last minute issues. At times it feels surreal that I will be leaving for 5 months. I had such a remarkable experience in Europe that at times I think it was all just a dream. But my expereinces were better than I ever could have imagined. And I cannot wait for the rest.
So in a few days, I fly from Edmonton to Washington, DC in the United States of America. I will be staying with a friend I met in France, Jamie. I am so excited to see Washington... there is so much history and culture. Definately a highlight already! From there, I will be travelling by bus to Baltimore (I know, I will be careful. I will not be wearing any Pittsburgh Steelers items... as my Mom said "they are 'Raven' lunatics"). Then it is off to Philadelphia where I hope to have an amazing Philly Cheesesteak (it's always about the food!). Then off to New York City... crazy, loud, busy and I will be right in the middle of it (really, I am staying in Columbus Circle Hostel). After a few days, I will be in Boston to visit with a family I knew from work. It will be great to see them again. But then I have to get back to NYC... I have a ticket to a NFL game. Just in case you haven't guessed, I am absolutely in love with the National Football League! My team is the Steelers but I love watching any team play. So I will be seeing the preseason game between New York Jets and New York Giants. It will probably be the only game I see the whole season (that will be so weird!), but at least I get home in time for playoffs... Go Steelers!
As you can tell, I am so excited for my trip to the Northeast USA. Got to just throw myself back into the travelling thing...
So, farewell to Edmonton and everyone I will be leaving. A few messages before I leave: enjoy the rest of summer, Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and have fun in the snow! And I will see you all in January! Don't worry, I will be keeping up the blog while I am away so definately follow along!
Talk to you next from Washington!
Love, Lisa
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