The day is here; I’m leaving Claremont for good. I was starting to wonder, so leaving is relieving in a way. Of course it’s also sad, as I say good bye to friends. I’ve had some quality time hanging out with old friends during my extended summer stay on campus, but I’ve also met some great new friends. Both partings are rough.
I freaked out a couple nights ago, as I realized exactly how much work I still had to do prepping for this trip. It feels like that world is months in the past. Two days, 3 Costco trips and a wild dash to the post office later, I’m on the other side of that hurdle. I’m not scared, or apprehensive. It feels good as I prepare to dive in for the long haul. 2 months is no pittance, but I’m ready.
Will this trip help me find what I want to do in life? I hope so, because otherwise I’m pretty screwed in that department. However, I already feel like the time, money and effort spent on this endeavor has been worth it. I know this will be an amazing experience and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
One last thing to do before I leave… buy a ticket to China! But, that’s a whole nother story (or maybe blog…). I’ll try to update this site as frequently as possible, although I’m not sure which resupply points will have internet access. Hopefully all of them, but that seems a little optimistic.
See you on the other side! Except you Hal, I’ll see you on the trail.
Erin “bear lunch” Noble
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