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A quick post tonight because I am overwhelmed and pretty tired from the day. I arrived at the SAMESUN hostel around 130. It was hot as blazes here today. Many of our group is already here. The hostel is painted like a peace sign I am in a room with two other women, Anne and Ruth, and one man, Terri. This came as a surprise to all of us but it will work. We warned Terri that there might be some snoring going on tonight. He did not seem alarmed.

I’m feeling much better about the ride in my prep after our first meeting, followed by dinner. We visited for a while and then had a map meeting. I think I can do this more tomorrow

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2022 at 4:32 AM

    Love reading this! You have such an amazing adventure ahead!!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2022 at 11:46 AM

    You go, Lydia. Post some pictures along the way!!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2022 at 4:30 PM

    You go girl!

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  4. Suzanne DelsartoSeptember 27, 2022 at 8:39 AM

    This is Amazing! Love your blog! Love the Peace Sign! Seeing you safe happy and healthy! Blessings!

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