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Goodbye Everyone!

Saturday, April 8th, 2006

I can’t believe after all this time that the day for my trip to begin has finnally arrived.  I guess I will be leaving with mixed emotions.  One part of me is very excited about what lies ahead.  Another part of me is nervous about what lies ahead.  Another part of me is sad about the friends and family I will be leaving behind.  I guess I haven’t quite figured out why I’m actually going on the trip.  I may never fully understand.  I’m looking forward to meeting new people and seeing new places.  I’m excited about the opportunity to learn more about what is happening outside of the world i’ve been living in for most of my life.  I’m excited about new flavors of peanuts on airplanes that i’ll be able to try.  I want to thank those of you who have had kind words for me and have wished me luck.  It certainly means alot to know I will have alot of people thinking about me and following my travels.  I look forward to communicating with you all while i’m gone.

 Brian “Cousteau” Gagnon

Packing List

Thursday, April 6th, 2006

For those of you who might be curious, here is what i’ll be taking with me on my trip.

 REI Grand Tour Back Pack w/detachable daypack

(2) – Pairs of All Weather Pants with zip off legs

(1) – Pair of Swim Trunks

(9) – Pairs of Socks

(7) – Pairs of underwear

(7) – T-Shirts

(2) – Short Sleeve Button down Shirts

(1) – Pair of Reef Sandals

(1) – Pair of New Balance Trail Runners

(1) – Silk Sleep Sheet

(1) – Fast Drying Towel

Camera – Canon SD450 w/case

(2) – 1G Memory Cards

(1) – Rechargeable Battery

Toiletries/First Aid Supplies

(2) – Toothbrush

Toothpase

Floss

Nail Clippers

Gold Bond

Deoderant

Shampoo

Bodywash

Cologne

Hand Sanitizer

Wipes

Razor/Shaving Cream

Beard Trimmer

First Aid Kit

Water Purification Tablets

Traveler’s Diarrhea Prescription

Miscellaneous Supplies

Head Lamp

Bug Spray

Sunscreen

(3) – Bandanas

Nalgene Bottle

Money Belt

(5) – Carabeeners

Alarm Clock/Currency Converter

Wrist Watch

 

Books

“On The Road” – Jack Kerouac

“Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” – Douglas Adams

Personal Journal w/pen

 

 

 

 

 

It’s almost time!

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006

Howdy Folks.  I leave for my Around the World Journey in 3 days.  There has been alot of preparation for this trip in the past few months.  You wouldn't believe how much stuff needs to get taken care of when ... [Continue reading this entry]