Countdown
In 70 days, I will be arriving in Tanzania. That's just 10 weeks! I can't believe it's actually happening. I still feel like I have so much to do:
- get my shots
- get my visa (which I can only get with proof of a yellow fever vaccination)
- make sure my hiking boots are well broken in
- order and change my money
- be in physical condition conducive to climbing the 7th tallest mountain in the world
That last one I've been working on since January, and with the nice weather finally reaching these latitudes, it's getting a lot easier because I can take my workout outside: running, biking, and rollerblading. And, of course, breaking in my boots in the Gatineaus. So, this weekend, as long as it's not pouring with rain, I think I will take myself up the King Mountain trail. I've done it once before. It's not particularly difficult, but a good way to get my legs used to the idea of going up hill, and then down again. And, unlike the last time I went hiking in Gatineau Park, I will remember to take the map out of the car...
Comments
Rain's okay. Get the boots wet and they'll fit you better. Speaking from experience.
Posted by: Dad at April 19, 2005 08:42 PM