It’s my last day in Seattle for a long time, the cherry trees are blooming, and I have a very full backpack and a very small bear just waiting to bust out into the world… but one thing remains.
I meant to try and say this last night, but somewhere in the middle of the silly stories and the very full shots of Jack Daniels (thanks, Fletchy) I let my plans slide and just soaked up the company of my people. So I will say it here:
I would not be me without all of you. The bike rides and the lessons in fearlessness and the wine at 3 am, the many times you’ve held me and loved me and let me ramble on telling stories without endings… you have been my teachers and my safety net for long enough now that it’s time to see if I can fly without you. And I am more grateful for all of that than I know how to say.
So! Let it begin.
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Small Bear is an experienced climber, and he spent a lot of time yesterday going over the map of Annapurna. He’ll take good care of you.
Love you and miss you already, even though you’re still in town
(This trip is going to be so amazing!)
Comment by Denny March 17, 2008 @ 4:46 amyou two are probably on the ground in Bangkok by now, but not yet ensconced in the warmth that is Shanti Lodge. the chaos of the city is at a lull at the moment, but will emerge in force within hours, as the sun creeps toward the horizon.
let it begin, indeed!
Comment by stuart March 18, 2008 @ 6:12 pmhelpful hints for your befuddled brain: COFFEE – go out the door of shanti and directly across the street. Watch out for the bar on the awning, you are tall and will need to duck. Hot coffee with condensed milk – YUM! FLAT MEAT – directly east of the coffee cart. DELICIOUS RICE CUSTARD TREATS – directly west of coffee cart. SAFE FILTERED WATER (on tap) for refilling your bottle – Shanti has a spigot with UV filtration – ask about it.
xo,
Comment by julie March 18, 2008 @ 8:54 pm~jv