An experience unlike any other

The people I've met and the things I've done and seen so far have contributed to the trip in so many ways already. Last night I slept in the back of the cargo trailer that'll soon be filled with auto-parts that will accompany us on the trip south. This, coupled with the great people I've had the pleasure of sharing parts of my trip with, all contribute to an experience that won't soon be forgotten.

Even the seemingly low-points with the long waits and at times lousy weather have given a distinctive flair and flavour to the overall experience. I also pick up and learn something new from each person I encounter, and it's all been genuinely interesting throughout. One memorable person was the polish truck driver who was so sorry he couldn't take me, he actualy went out of his way to buy me a cheese burger. Even though you'll never read this; thanks again - I hope your trip is filled with drivers who won't suddenly slam on the brakes or change lanes right in front of you! Now I can't wait to reach central Europe to discover who and what's waiting for me there! I challenge any charter-trip to deliver the same kind of experience - it simply cannot be beaten. Also: i've seen a moose. A moose and a badger road-pizza.

P.s. I have to thank you Maureen for insisting on, and for lending me the rainproof jacket: it kept me warm and dry during the bad weather, and now serves its function as a pillow. I'm pretty sure my spine will require massive realignment or extensive surgery in the end from the places I've slept though, but I can worry about that when I turn 60. 'Backs are made to be broken', or so they say.

Life's too short not to be lived to the fullest in any case!