Woke up this morning early with the realization that the ride starts in 24 hours. That immediately set me to mentally reviewing all my “to do” lists, packing lists and injected a bit of “what am I thinking” into my head. The weather looks…challenging for the first few days… all rain and not too warm. My other experiences with the time before a big adventure is that all these details and thoughts melt away as soon as you start. I’m looking forward to that time of reduced anxiety. But until then… it’s final preparations, last meals with my friends and enjoying time with Mel before I depart. Next report from the road.