We are off...

Our bags are all packed and we are heading off to Calgary to see Dan, Saryn and Taliah for the night. Then it is a VERY early morning to the airport. Not sure we will sleep much at all, but it is worth a try! We are very lucky to have a connection in Quito to come and pick us up from the airport and give us a place to stay as we start out. We have been pacing around the house trying to make sure that everything is taken care of before we set out and I have a feeling this day is going to drag on. We have double and triple checked our lists, so we are off, see you in Quito!

8 days and counting...

Well the time is finally drawing near for Liana and I to leave on our trip. After months in the planning and years in the dreaming it is sometimes hard to believe that our plane leaves in a couple of days. I have always thought that the pre-trip is one of the best parts of a trip. At this stage everything is wrapped in adventure and mystery. From the ruins of long lost civilizations covered in beautiful cloud forests, to metroplolitan cities bustling with vibrant latin american feel, everything brings with it a sense of nervous anticipation. Our downstairs is covered with piles of clothes, backpacks, and various travel items waiting the final packing. And of course there is the desperate final attempt to cram our minds with as much spanish as we can. Our plan is to update this blog every now and then, you are welcome to follow along on our adventures.