Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Loosening ties!

During the final arrangements for departure, we found a huge amount of links we create along of our life. We are sure that much more is coming, but let us present what we have done:

Accepted by Infinity Expedition. OK!
Amateur Skipper license. OK!
Quit our jobs in September/2010. OK!
Passports and US visas. OK!
Documentation for entry into the Samoan Islands. OK!
Tickets from Rio to San Francisco using miles. OK!
Tickets from San Francisco to Apia (Samoa).OK!
Land Rover sold. OK!

Still on going:
Ford Focus sale. Trying!
Apartment rental. Trying!
Cancellation of toll free contract. Trying!
Cancellation of credit cards. Challenge!
Updating addresses in Ministry of Labour, Social Security, etc.to new valid address. Challenge!
Purchase of International travel insurance for Brazilian residents. Challenge!
Open Water Diver Certification. In process!
Macbook purchase. In process!
Garage sale. To be ended. It indeed includes shoes!

But most important of all this is family and friend’s support and encouragement!

Our special thanks to Raquel`s godfather, Pedro, who has supported and blessed us since he heard about our plans to sail around the Globe. If we feel prepared to join Infinity Expedition today, it is all due to those we love. Lu Hitomi, we loved the surprise! Thank you very much!

Family and friends, thank you with all our hearts!