So Murphy strikes as it seem Murphy’s law does, we just left Anchorage one day later then planned do to last minute car maintenance.

I was happy to delay our departure to spend more time taking care of last minute packing, which Lu took care of like a champ.  There is no way I could have done all the planning she has for this adventure.

More importantly, it was super nice to have extra time to say goodbye to all the amazing people I met and Lu introduced me to.  All of which I believe are some of the most supporting, kind, helpful people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting in my adult life.  People I’m  humbled that they would call me a friend.

-Phil