Wrapping up loose ends
Bags are packed:
I have four new panniers packed as follows:
- One with food for eight days
- One with camping stuff such as thermarest, stove, water filter, fuel, etc.
- One with clothes
- One with miscellaneous items including bike repair, toiletries and some electronics.
I sent off a package to Fairbanks with some items to swap. In particular, after Fairbanks I may not need as many warm clothes or to carry as much food at a time. However, sent some additional items I can use along the way.
My storage locker is now packed with everything to save away in Austin including four bicycles.
Finally after packing everything up, I locked my doors and handed over my keys to property manager. They will list it to find tenants. My gear is packed in a rental minivan. Tomorrow morning plan is to drive to Colorado. Will spend the weekend there before flying out on Sunday.
Have a great adventure. You are a hero to many, including me, who wish they would take on
an endeavor like yours, but just can’t see themselves doing it.
Be safe and enjoy the many moments you will have along the way – both positive and negative.
I look forward to following you.
Regards,
Jim
Wow, yet another long trip, longest yet. Congratulations to starting it and best of luck in all your future endeavors Mike. I can only envy you and just follow you on the web.