Preparations

A few months ago an idle conversation between friends transformed into plans for a grand journey around the continent. In the last few days before our departure we scrambled to put our affairs in order and gather supplies.

A never-ending discussion in text message about what we would take, how much, how to carry it all, and where we could go began. Finally it was decided we would begin with a trip into the Grand Canyon of our home state, and then return for another final departure into lands unknown.
The eve of our voyage was celebrated with a donut of truly awesome proportions. Finally, there was nothing left to do but go, our bags were packed, the car was loaded, and as we pulled out of the driveway, the check engine light was on...








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