My mind is full of the details of getting on the plane but my heart is filled with the warm wishes from family and friends. My checklists are almost complete and my bag is packed, for maybe the 7th time, and feels good on my back. I have printed mailing labels so that I can mail the excess to Santiago if it becomes too much of a burden. Maria is already in Madrid and will meet me at the airport, relieving one major area of concern. I find that I am not as carefree as I was 30 years ago and think about possibilities a bit more.
I am striving for that youthful care-free attitude that I believe frees one to see what surrounds and infuses the journey. I have a very small furry friend traveling with me. I wanted to introduce you so that you can look for her along the way. Her name is, appropriately, Pilgrim. Her existence is owed to the child in me and I hope she finds the child in you as well.
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