So it has finally arrived. The day that we put on our calendars months ago less than 48 hours away. We have done the training, raised the money (so close to our goal of ￥300,000!) , and come together as a team. That last part is what has made our team stand out for me. While we were friends before this, not all friends make good teams. These ones have. We all bring our own strengths to the group and have meshed together incredibly well. It's a good thing too because we are going to need the strength and support of the team to keep on going those last 20km when we are sleep deprived, aching, and facing the toughest part of the course. While some teams could be doubting whether or not their teams will be there mentally when they get to that point, I am just wondering which one of us will step up and push us on. Whether it is Rae just putting her head down and forging ahead when the rest of us are dragging, Jessie sending us into a giggle-fest that makes us forget about the pains in our feet, Jeff creating a new team song that occupies our minds with something besides the mountain in front of us, or me quoting my family motto, "Just keep putting one foot in front of the other," I know someone wil step up when needed.

Well, there is my 2 yen before the big walk. I will see everyone on the other side hopefully with some adventures to tell and pictures to show.

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