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The How - What we did in 3 weeks from when we decided to when we left:
-Shock people / tell loved ones
-See three real estate agents
-list house privately
-show house privately
-list for rent and show people through
-sell to someone we knew
-lawyer and papers to do with sale
-list items on kijiji and Facebook
-respond and sell from kijiji and FB
-arrange air tockets
-arrange rail passes for 11 countries
-look into visas
-arrange home schooling material
-find home for Midnight
-check into cell phone contract, International SIM cards and unlocking phones.
-cancel hydro and satellite
-make arrangements at work
-get kids end of year play dates
-arrange extended insurance
-arrange travel interruption with Service Ontario
-send proof of Travel Interruption to insurance company
-Trevor has a whole other career opportunity to tend to
-travel clinic (shots and info)
-research itinerary and weather
-pack one bag each for 3 seasons
-pick up prescriptions
-reserve hotels/hostels in Paris, Pamplona and Venice (the rest we will play by ear).
-pack only one large rubbermaid each for storage
-sell or donate everything else
-clean out house after 12 years in it
-sell vehicles
-deal with each other (lol)
-arrange ride to Belleville
-arrange ride to airport
-say goodbye to loved ones :-(
- comments
S. Sweet Reading your blog is very emotional. I know we left the area 3 years ago........but it seems like just yesterday. We wish you all the best in your travels and adventures.....and we look forward to your updates. ENJOY this experience, it will be one that you never forget. :)
Shannon Sounds crazy and fun at the same time!
Chris Shipclark So are you planning on sighning the kids up for the Russian Hockey League when you get there , Are you going to make it out that far east? Cheers and have a wonderfull trip, Anthony will miss his best sidekick in Hockey this winter, Hope you have safe travels, Take care yawl.