3 Days to Go - Why a Blog?

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Departure Day is Friday June 3rd - 3 days away.

So why do a Blog you may ask?  Well, that is a good question.

Some people Blog because they like to hear themselves talk and believe others might, or should, like to hear what they have to say.  

Some Blog because they like to show off what they are able to do, and others aren't.  

Still others think they are imparting valuable information to the unknowing that will serve them well in their future somehow.

We are "blogging" for a couple of reasons.  First, we think it will be an easy and efficient way to share pictures with family and friends and keep them informed about our progress.

Also, we are going to share our experiences with the various aspects of the trip: transportation, lodging, meals, touristy things we do, etc.  I hate to use the word "review" with these things.  That sounds pretty stuffy to me.  We'll just pass along what we thought.

I also plan to show what our planning budget looks like and how it shakes out in reality.  I am not doing this to show off the cost of the trip.  But, again just to provide some info.  It took several years of saving specifically for a trip like this before it became a reality.  It will be interesting to see how close the budget comes out in this near-post-COVID world, when combined with the international troubles causing financial hardships on everyone.

So don't expect anything to lofty, earth shaking or life altering, but maybe someone planning a similar trip along the way might find some it useful.

Tomorrow we'll break out the spreadsheet and see what we "think" this is going to cost.

Thanks.
A & J


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