To-Do List:

I am making a big to-do list because there are so many things we need to get done in the next 10 days as we prepare for our journey. Woah! Thankfully, Hope taught me how important it is to add the things we have already done, because we are really in the middle of this journey already. This makes it seem a bit less daunting... I think...

Done:

☒ buy a tandem bike

☒ look up route on google maps

☒ drive the route to scout out the terrain

☒ practice biking locally to get prepared

Still To-Do:

❑ plot mileage, stopping points, and where to get food and water.

❑ make packing list

❑ sew skirts etc. needed for trip

❑ ensure we have appropriate hats and sunglasses

❑ organize crew to meet us when we arrive at our destination

❑ organize return trip

❑ adjust bike for proper fit

❑ bike tune-up

❑ put racks on bike (do they even fit?) and panniers.

❑ find ipod and make sure it works

❑ make playlist and gather books on tape; put on ipod

❑ install soundbox, bell, airplane flyer, hootie perch, handlebar ribbons

❑ weave crepe paper into tires

❑ pack gear onto bike

❑ practice riding fully loaded

❑ tie up loose ends: births, postpartum visits, teaching, schoolwork, etc.

Ok, we can do this!