Tag: Travel

Teamwork at home

Two small backpacks on the floor
Using “kiddie backpacks” because they are better for a day on the trail.

Cheryl did a ton of yard work yesterday.

i didn’t do any.

On purpose.

Why?

Finished packing two small daypacks for Saturday’s trip.

The smaller your pack, the more intentional you pack.

Kinda like that saying, “I wanted to write you a shorter letter but didn’t have time.”

My packing is tedious by what cannot be taken. Simultaneously considering what is essential to stay safe in the wilderness.

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WDW Day 1 – Back Home, home

10-second video: First walk at home in five weeks. Five days after Ian and the water is the strongest i’ve seen in 30 years at this exact spot.
10-second video: Erosion is rare non-exisistant here. Until Ian.
airport boarding area
Saved this photo for last today. Why? Because it is a situation that momentarily caused decent concern about not being able to get home last night.

About 50 of us boarded the plane and filled the jetway. We waited for a long time. Eventually, instructed to return to terminal gate. Something about a malfunctioning door was the rumor.

Yesterday’s posts highlighted how smooth the travel day was. And i shared that 2022 has been a ‘harrowing” travel year.

Almost like deja vu (the harrowing part).

And then hope was restored.

Our plane re-boarded and off we went.

Arrived Orlando before midnight.

Arrived home near 1:00 AM.

Today has been slow and steady adjustment back to Florida living.

Jet-lagged.

Lots of Hurricane Ian cleanup.

Blessed beyond measure.

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New travel packing PR

New travel packing PR (personal record).

Two weeks early.

How? Why?

How? The courage to simplify and streamline.

Why? Because the road to excellence has no finish line.

Someday, i will walk with only a stick.

A stick with a small bag of Magical beads tied on the end, or some such Rafiki-like vibe.

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You are often closer

You are often closer than you think.

Closer to what?

Closer to the beauty of being present, mindful, and motivated.

There’s a catch though.

Even when you are within arm’s reach, being distracted, entertained, and medicated can make you believe your hopes are impossibly out of reach.

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Organized for up and back

Leaving in an hour for “Uncle Mike’s” surprise 60th birthday party.

Flight at 10AM to Philly.

Rental car to Allentown.

Surprise 60th birthday party at 6PM.

Return to Philly airport tomorrow.

One takes a train back to college.

Two fly to Walt Disney World.

Organized to travel and make things work in a busy world.

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