Whew! I am whipped. I wasn’t sure I still “had it,” the stamina I used to have to drive long distances. Today, as Michal and I commenced the trip from the East Bay, California to Seattle, Washington I was able to answer that question, as we rolled for 12 hours and 600 plus miles with very few stops except for gas and bio breaks. I wasn’t really trying to prove anything, but as we rolled along, I got more and more comfortable. I confess to not being thrilled at the number of ascents and descents through various mountain passes, but I took my time (not minding poking along behind trucks and other slow moving vehicles.) I am grateful for having been able to bring us safely to my desired stopping point in Portland, Oregon. We’ll rise in the morning and make the relatively short drive to Seattle.
Twelve hours on the road (we got up at 5:30 and left at 6:20 a.m.) and my brain is a bit too weary to think very clearly. There were so many fun little things that happened during this trip, but the biggest gift was having a safe and relatively uneventful drive, playing music and singing with Michal, talking and chuckling over various things. It was a really, really good day.
Tomorrow we’ll get up early and complete the next leg of our journey–getting Michal to Seattle, into her apartment and begin outfitting the place. I expect it to be a little harried, but mostly exciting and fun. Tonight I am looking forward to a good night sleep (even though I sort of still feel like I’m moving!) and another good day tomorrow.
I’m grateful to have been able to had the energy and stamina to get us this far. Now, I’m going to rest up for the rest of the trip and activities tomorrow. I’ve never been in Seattle (was in the airport once) and am looking forward to seeing a bit of the city tomorrow as we get there and get Michal settled in. I hope to have enough energy tomorrow night to write a more coherent blog. I’ll see you back here then!
