I have traveled west as many times as I have traveled east. I have been to Alberta and BC more times than I can count; I have been to Quebec once (the Maritimes not at all).
The journey begins in 2 days. CAA plainly describes the voyage as “30 Hours Driving Time”, the comment appears in bold face text on the last page of my ‘trip tick’. At the end of the journey for CAA is accumulated driving time, I hope to find more.
The trek takes me cross-country not for leisure not for pleasure, but for life. I have traveled the road by car and by bus, I have seen it from the air, and dreamt of it in my sleep. Never have I been excited for the voyage, long days over flat land, burning into endless horizons. This trip is different, this trip is directional, functional, purposefully planned over 4 days to extend … my self.
I have no agenda, maps remain wrapped. The clean cellophane package preserves their integrity, no directions will be lost. I will leave on Sunday morning, there will be cold wet dew covering my car. I will have to use the heater for the first few hours. My car, the concord, flying at the speed of sound from Mecca to Mecca, is filled with everything I own. I will spend the nights out side, under the stars.
Success of my journey will not be measured in miles, or minutes. Results will result as the result of reading, writing, and worship. Book finished, journal full , mind in tranquility I will arrive. I will start a new book, write in a new journal, and begin life as my self.
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