What harebrained trip is she up to now?

It's time to announce what I have been up to. The next trip is going to be very interesting. I have been reticent to post as everything kept falling apart. I was afraid of jinxing it. But I leave on Wednesday. Two days!

Some of you know where I am going, the rest of you are going to have to follow along, or look at the clues I am giving. I am not being coy, just trying to add to the excitement. Please do not post the answer in the comments.

Remember that I take my job as your designated traveler seriously. I hope that you will post questions, quests, ideas, etc. in the comments or send me email. I make no promises, but I will try.

I have plans of doing a daily update, but you know about plans and such.

Please check in here often starting Wednesday 8 November. I do not know how much I will be able to post, or how much focus to write I will have, but I have great expectations. I do not know if I will be up to doing the mailchimp thing. I do know that I will not be posting much on fBorg. I am not sure of how much access and how much focus I will have.

Here is the first clue:

This is where the ships currently are. I will be on the G Expedition. Our itinerary is dependent on what ever Mother Nature throws at us.

When all is said and done, I have a lot of commentary on finding and using travel agents and tour agencies. I have cobbled together a great team that has accomplished getting me to this point. And that has been a journey in and of itself. But, like I said I am still afraid that I am going to jinx it.

Knock on wood. Fingers crossed, OMG this is really happening!

Comments

Pee Dee said…

Oh my gosh! I am so excited for you! I figured out just where you are going and am awed by your courage and sense of adventure. Huzzah and hurrah! I can't wait to read about your trip.

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