24 Hours...Give or Take a Few

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We are no longer residents of Idaho. Well, emotionally and mentally anyway. Our driver's licenses still say we are and the United States Post Office still thinks we are.  But...we know where home is and we will step on the Island tomorrow in about 24 hours, give or take a few. 

Our caravan rolled out of Idaho on Monday. Pit stop in Reno to just chill for a bit. We were exhausted.  The itty bit was seriously impressed by all the lights in Reno.  The caravan rolled out of Reno and headed to Oakland.  Oakland...the Imperial Inn...only half sketchy...great pizza from Pizza Guys.  Oh...I found gluten free licorice in Oakland.  I haven't had licorice in 3 years.  OMG it was good!  My only complaint about the journey thus far...well nothing actually.

The adventure continues today. Off to the Port of Oakland to drop off vehicles and then onto San Fran. Flying out of San Fran got us a direct flight, saved 60 bucks a ticket and got us out of Oakland for another night. It's worth the $70 in Uber fairs to get there. 

This has been one heck of a process and it's not quite done.  Emotionally, mentally and physically exhausting for sure. Is it worth it?  How could it not be worth it. We are living out our dreams. We are making goals happen. We are turning our goals and dreams into reality. How could that not be worth it?  I highly recommend chasing your dreams. Nothing like the feeling of actually accomplishing them. 
In the words of Omi...It's the big waters!!!

Much love dream chasers...Mahalo!

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