Countdown

May and I take off on Wednesday, December 14th at 11am from the Chattanooga Airport. We will be in planes or airports for over 24 hours before landing in Delhi, India, and I have prudently not mentioned this fact to May. It's going to be grueling. SO EXCITED!

This is the farthest East that I have traveled, and the longest period of time that May and I have ever traveled together. There's going to be elephants! And yaks! And gorgeous mountains, questionable water, and wonderful friends. This photo sums up the difference between May's and my personality - she's never quite sure anything (especially if I came up with it) is actually a good idea, and I am just happy to be hanging out with her. 


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  1. ChipsterDecember 13, 2022 at 4:34 PM

    I’m going to get a T-shirt that says “There’s Going To Be YAKS!” Have a wonderful time!! And may the wind be ever at your back.

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  2. BoDecember 14, 2022 at 7:13 AM

    "There be yaks!" -Have a great time!

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