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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Journey of 2,000 Miles: Step 2

(Actually, I think it's closer to 4,000 miles, but for continuity's sake.)

My passport book came in two weeks ago.  I've been searching for flights and figuring how I can get there as cheap as possible and all that good stuff.

I bought my plane tickets yesterday.  I made 2 separate bookings:  The first is from Gulfport to Miami.  The second is from Miami to Inverness.  It's 40 days out.

I've been researching baggage restriction, tours, et cetera.  Do I want to buy luggage or just use what I have?  I bought some hiking boots online, and they came in and they fit!!!

Here's hoping and praying nothing goes awry from here to then.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Journey of 2,000 Miles, Step 1

I APPLIED FOR MY PASSPORT TODAY!

I’M SHOPPING FOR PASSPORT COVERS!

A VACATION ABROAD IS SO CLOSE I CAN TASTE IT.

I’ve tried to act as nonchalant about it as possible.  But, but, but, I DID IT.

Of all the things I’ve screwed up, of all the broken dreams, of all the disappointments, heartaches, et cetera, I am one step closer to fulfilling a dream I’ve had since my first Stephen Lawhead Celtic-based fantasy (whichever one that might have been).

Ever since I saw a picture of Leakey's.

Ever since I learned Hatchard's was a real bookshop.

Since I saw artwork in the Louvre when I was in Excel (back when my future was going to be brighter).

Back when I learned that there’s Hobbiton in New Zealand.

Nothing’s written in stone.  Nothing’s officially planned.

But I’m closer.

I did all my homework for my passport.  I had my photocopies and all that.  I did have to go off-site for my photo, but that was a minor (and I do mean so very minor) inconvenience.  The agent looked over my stuff, had my sign my Internet-pre-filled Form DS11, and I paid and I was ready to go!

This is so exciting!


A journey of 2000 miles, began with a trip to the post office.