Today was a busy day… after a short, but restful night of sleep, Andrew and I headed over to Fluid Fun to test out the boats and do some last minute shopping. It was great to actually see the boats and get out on the water a little. It seemed to make the trip all the more real. I am now starting to get the little butterflies that I craved the day before. Finally I can think to myself that this trip is for real and also have physical proof.
Later in the afternoon, Andrew’s friend Dustin arrived with Dan and Ruth, two other friends from his semester in Russia. We barely had time for introductions before the reporter from the South Bend Tribune arrived. The interview was pretty brief as Andrew had already had a phone interview.
Sometime after the interview Dan decided that he would join us for the first leg of the journey. After a quick check with Matt, the owner of Fluid Fun, it became official. So now tomorrow we have a fourth joining us for the first leg of the journey.
It is promising to be an adventure unparalleled in my life. It is becoming quite obvious that the best is yet to come.
May 13th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Great to meet you guy’s. Just remember “Getting old is mandatory Growing up is optional!!” Take care and be safe!!–Dave And Shelby.
May 14th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
How exciting! I wish you the best and hope for a safe arrival in the warm waters of the Gulf. My wife and I are kayaking enthusists and purchased two kayaks at Fluid Fun last year. It is an amazing place and I’m happy to see them as a sponsor.
We live in southern Indiana and can’t conveniently join your trip, but I hope you have some great experiences and make many acquaintances.
May 28th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Hey Jonathan, Your dad told me to check out this website. What an adventure!
You guys are brave!