And so it begins.....

I can't believe after months of planning the time is almost here!  Leaving Calgary last week was hard, especially saying goodbye to friends.  Packing for a year was a whole other hardship....and into a backpack to boot!  But I did it! I know some of you can't believe it, but I have pictures to prove it! :)  I'm in Toronto finishing up the last minute details and visiting with family.  Then I'm on my way! First stop: Germany!  I feel like there's still lots to do but I know it will all come together before I leave at the end of the month!