On our way

Cozying it up at the porter airport. Coffee is free! Getting ready to fly out.

Packing

Almost done with the packing. We are leaving tomorrow morning. Can't wait to start discovering Maritimes!

Fun Games For The Road

As the departure date approaches, it's time to start packing. And the most important thing to pack besides the photo camera is of course those silly little road trip games. Even though, I'm certain we will be preoccupied with the map, directions and beautiful landscapes, you never know when a spare moment will present itself. After all, I can't imagine any trip without a deck of cards.

Here are a few things I'll be taking with me to keep us busy during those long drives.

Booking Our Hotels

Booking session is in progress. We are just a little over a week away from our trip and that means time to book our accommodations. It's nice to see the whole gang participating.

Road Trip Essentials

As our road trip approaches, I've decided to research road trip essentials. Here are some of my findings.

• Plan your trip and have a map or GPS handy
• Pick your designated drivers and drive in shifts if necessary
• Have an awesome music library that appeals to the whole company
• Make sure that all members of your traveling crew are "on the same page" as you and that your personalities match
• It's easy to overeat on  a road trip, so be strong and stick to your regular diet
• Pack a first aid kit - you never know...
• Play "road trip" games for those long boring drives or traffic jams
• Small gift certificates for Tim Hortons or such, so you can stop for coffee frequently on the way and not worry about cash
• Bring healthy and  nutritious snacks to avoid frequent stops
• Have all essential cleaning items ready: wet naps, hand sanitizer, Kleenex, etc.
• A camera - probably the most important item on the packing list because you will need proof of your grandiose trip

I'm looking forward to packing!  If you have any other suggestions, feel free to post them here.

Planning Our Trip

Planning is a very important part of any trip. Today is our first official planning session.