Despacio, despacio .... a trip through several states of the USA - Pre-trip musings

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T minus 2 days, decision made to blog the next trip. This trip is to the USA. 1 month starting in Chicago, then Michigan (Spring Lake), then Florida (Lake Louisa, Miami), then Mexico - Ixtapa Pacifica, Zihuatanejo (Club Med- I know, i know- it's not really Mexico - don't judge me!!!!), then finally San Francisco (to see number 2 son) before arriving home on Xmas Eve, phew.

First hurdle- it needs a name. In keeping with the last 2 blogs I want to give it the name "Slowly, slowly" in the language of the country I am visiting. The roadblock here is that it would be called Slowly, slowly ... - a bit boring maybe? Yep- pretty much. Mary (trekking partner extrordinaire- see "Bistari, bistari .... a first trip through the Annapurnas), suggests "slowly, slowly" in the Native American languages of the states that we will visit plus Spanish for the Mexican component. Brilliant! Google will help. Nope- can't find the info I need (with the exception of the Spanish/Mexican). Resort to messages on each individual USA state forum on Trip Advisor. Not sure how that will go. So..... for now it is Despacio, despacio, etc, although having thought about it.... we are not going to be going slowly, slowly at all- but then why ruin a good theme!

Second hurdle- packing for 3 seasons. Chicago- freezing, Michigan- freezing, Florida- cold (for an Aussie), Mexico- warm, San Francisco - cold. I am struggling with the minimalist approach and managed to cull about 5 items out of my original pack, a few days later I have added about 5 extra things - that would be a fail.

23/11 - the night before

0345 beckons. I'm ready...

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Photos

Too much?
Yes! Take out 1 decent dress and 4 other things - still too much

Comments

[mary]

go slowly please and enjoy the ride
what language did you use?

[gillg]

Spanish
Indian dialects toooooo hard

[meg]

hello Grooms
Hi Haven't been able to see any more than your pre trip musings on luggage. Hope you are all havinig a great time. Everyone well here and life is hectic with the christmas rush. thank you for the birthday present. Had a nice day with the family. take care Meg

[gillg]

Hi meg
Total slackness, haven't entered onto the blog from the diary yet! Glad you had a good birthday. All good here in Ixtapa