Boy, finding a globally capable phone/internet/texting/camera is sure a difficult thing to do! Thanks AT&T and to Ryan Haney at Connect Wireless in Meridian, Idaho for all his attention to my needs and great service! It is much more than I can say for Verizon at Eagle/Ustick (whom I already have a phone & contract with, but they wouldn't let me upgrade without paying $600 for a new phone and still had no worthy global plan to offer).
I will be blogging not only for the benefit of my family and friends to keep track of my journey, but also as a FUND RAISER for the Nampa Family Justice Center in Nampa, Idaho. The NFJC is just beginning the daunting process of expansion in order to open the long awaited Children's Center that provides forensic interviews, exams, and other services for children with domestic violence, abuse and neglect history. I am asking that people pledge money per mile that I walk (483.6 miles), money per day on the trail (32), or a flat rate for the entire trip.
I will have more information on how you can pledge very soon.
14 days till lift off. . .and still waiting for my passport arrival.
