I have three hours before I go pick up a stranger from the BART. This stranger had just called me 2hrs ago saying, "Hey saw your post about your trip on Couchsurfing. Can I go?" What?! Yes! We had just had one traveler have to bail because of health so we do have a spot left. Originally, I gave this spot to Shiya (my dog), but I think we can make this work. 4 people + an 75 lb dog for two weeks in a Taurus. Ha! We'll make it work.
I just want to give a shout out to my grandfather who has been failing in health the last two weeks, that I love him. I visited him in the hospital today. He was frail, tired but in good spirits. I sat with him about about 2hrs. Just looking, staring... thinking. What a gift I have been given. My grandfather. He is an constant inspiration to what I hope I can become as a person. I have gotten to know my grandfather so much the past few years. I've lived with him, cooked for him, laughed with him and celebrated. I see so much of myself in him. I have seriously had a delima deciding weather this trip should continue? What if that last time I see him was at the hospital just several hours ago? Would I regret going? Is it selfish?
I would like to think that he wouldn't want me to be anywhere else then where I am going. He has not been to any of the places on our itinerary. As an advocate for National Parks, a conversationalist of nature, and a farmer he would want me to go on this trip. So, with that I would like to dedicate this trip to one of the most important men in my life, Russell Chapin. I promise, that I will send you a post card to everyplace I go. This trip is for you!
Love Always and Forever your Granddaughter, Ashley
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