Challenge

[erilyn]

So, who around here is going to Challenge? A stray Aussie may be in need of a room-mate(s) *g*. Plus, I just want to know who's gonna be there - it'll keep me motivated when I stop in the middle of planning, tally up the costs, and say "what the hell am I doing?"

I haven't booked flights or anything yet, but I'm getting quotes and I've found a Cosmos coach tour out of Vancouver that a) fits around my end of term and beginning of Challenge with several days to spare, and b) visits some of the spots I most want to visit in Western Canada - Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, Colombia Icefield, Jasper, then a train ride to Prince Rupert, and a days boat cruise down the coast to Vancouver Island. Anyone ever travelled with them or know someone who has? I've never done the big tour thing, and I'm sure it'll have downsides (let's not mention the price), but I'm travelling by myself with limited time, seems the best way to cover a lot of ground.

To make a long story short (too late!) me in Chicago for CFTC is becoming a distinct possiblity. Screw missing the first couple of days of term, I'll catch up! Screw the premium prices for airfares and tours because of travelling in peak season!

Like I said, nothing booked yet, but if I'm gonna do this, I'll try and have it all sorted in the next couple of weeks. I'll aim to be in Chicago probably by the Wednesday, to do some sightseeing. I may stay at a hostel or somewhere for a night or two if I'm going to be there before everyone starts arriving.

Eeeeeek! Am I completely insane? Or only a little?

Comments

[fickwalker.livejournal.com]

Hee, if we make it for Challenge it'll only be for the very last party. But we're gonna try.

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

That sucks :( I'm sure you'll have a great holiday over there anyway!

[indybrat.livejournal.com]

Oh you lucky girl. I'm really rather envious.

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

Nothing's booked yet, and the potential bill is rather intimidating. But the Canada part is stuff I've wanted to do for ages, and meeting up with everyone at CFTC would be such a bonus :)

[trumpeterofdoom.livejournal.com]

Nobody said insane was BAD. And ahahahaha. I was almost talked into going to Chicago for the Backstreet show, but didn't manage it in the end.

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

I'm absolutely paranoid that Backstreet will tour Australia while I'm in North America. One of the guys from BSB China posted at LD (and now I can't find the thread) that the Boys are going to China for 1 concert in July, and I'm like "ack! then they'll be here, while I'm gone!!!!"

I wish you could have gone to Chicago! But I would have made you call me in Australia while you were there ;p

[trumpeterofdoom.livejournal.com]

I saw that too! July 7th in Shanghai! And and and I'll actually be back HOME at that time! *crosses fingers* If there is one, I'll call you for sure!

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

I hope this one works out for you! The Boys just aren't allowed in Australia between June 24th and July 20th ;)