I'm at the nicest Super 8 Motel in the world here in Evelynth, MN. It's crazy nice. We got up at 4:45 AM today and all of our packs are stuffed full and in the car. We're having breakfast and then heading up to Ely, MN to the outfitter who will bring us to the border. I'm really excited about the trip but will miss Eric and the doggies a lot :(

Wish me luck! I've had my last shower for 9 days - how scary is that!?!