The countdown has really begun. Leah, Rachel, and I bought our tickets this morning and we'll be getting on a bus tomorrow morning in Chapel Hill and heading to Brownsville, Texas. The guy at the store said we should arrive at the border by tomorrow night, but we're not expecting to get there until Sunday afternoon.
I can't believe that we are really going to to do this! We have been planning this trip for three or four years now. It all started one day when we were riding in the back of a pick-up truck in Nicaragua with a bunch of other international travelers. Many of them were traveling all over Central and South America and we decided it would be fun to do something similar. That same day over dinner we wrote out a budget and we've been planning ever since.
Our plan right now is to spend 12-18 months traveling. After Mexico we'll travel through Central America (spending extended periods in Guatemala and Nicaragua) and then work our way down to South America. We're not sure exactly when or where our trip we'll end, it depends how we feel and when we run out of money.
I better go finish packing, but I just wanted to write a quick entry. I'm feeling excited, nervous, and sad for all that I'm leaving behind. Please keep in touch and leave lots of comments. :)
9 comments:
I'm so excited for you!!! I can't wait to read all your posts and imagine what you guys are doing. please post pics too! : ) - Sky
Looking forward to following the jouney...
It was sweet and sad to see you off this morning.
I am proud of you three for realizing your dreams and goals.
I will eagerly await each and every entry.
Love, Mom xoxo
Katie, thanks again so much for inviting me to Marlon's party!! You can be sure I was thinking alot about the three of you this morning, and wishing you many fabulous adventures and dreams fulfilled!
do take care, and I look forward to reading all your posts-
Bryce
Dear Katie and all - we thought of you yesterday all day sitting on that big bus. Have a ball - Susan and Father
Thinking about you as you cross into Mexico...can't wait to read your next entry! Be safe and have fun! jill
Hey, Kates,
It was great hearing your voice this morning. What a wonderful surprise. Hope the rest of the bus marathon to Brownsville went well. Looking forward to your photos.
Love, Deb xo
Susan and I looked at the map tonight, wondering, how many miles, how many hours to Brownsville, Texas it might be? And that's just the beginning! Happy travels, greetings to all 3 of you, andlooking forward towards your first post. Love, Dad
Good luck katie! I can't wait to hear mroe about your trip, it sounds very exciting!
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