Well, the countdown begins…

Jackie O’ Soul Searcher Blog Entry

Well, the countdown begins. One week to go!!

August 27th 2009 Jackie oh

Grandma and Fallon I'm going to miss this girl very much!

I’ve got almost everything done and bought except a set of long underwear and I still have to go pick up the Euros I ordered from the bank. Plus I still have to move my clothes from my dresser so Maureen can put hers away. No, I haven’t packed yet. I will wait until the last day to pack. I have to try to keep my back pack to under 14 LBs, so may have to rethink what I’ll be bringing. I will arrive in Paris at 7am Sept. 4. I am staying with a CS girl for 2 nights and then taking the late high speed train to Bordeaux where I will stay for 2 nights again with another CS girl. Then not sure until I get to St. Jean Pied de Port – the start of the Camino!! Yes!! I’m VERY, VERY excited!! I found out that my new friend, Camino Ken, will be arriving at the Camino and starting out the same day as me, so we’ll start out together. This 66 year old gentleman has much more energy than me so I’m sure he’ll lose me in his dust!! Ha ha! I’ve had a really nice guy from Germany, Mark, couch surfing with me the past 2 days. He has given me some great hints and advice about traveling in different parts of Europe and has talked me into adding Germany to my tour. I’ve also put a message out to House sitters on Couch Surfers to let people know that I will watch their houses for them if they want to go away for an extended period of time. This will give me a bit of a break too. Thanks to Grant, I got a name of a guy who owns a condo apartment in Nice, France. It costs $350 Euros a week, so if anyone wants to join me there and split the rent, let me know! It looks like a great place and a really good location! I will try to write on this blog once or twice a month and hopefully will be able to download pictures as well. Be well, everyone! Peace! Jackie Oh!