I just want to thank all the people who have written me and given me such wonderful advice. You all know by now that I am obessing about my trip, and I am sure it will be all fine, but, I tend to worry. I thought I would tell you all abit about myself, I am in my mid30's and live in Port Moody BC, which is about a 30 minute drive from Vancouver BC ( Canada). . I work in a large
psychiatric hospital for the criminal insane. . I am a nursing supervisor and work on the male maxium lock remand assessment unit (which basically means I do court assessments for offender to see if they are fit to stand trail for their crimes). . I have a very interesting job, but it is
very stressful, so this trip is going to be wonderful. I am really feeling the need to relax and de-stress.
I leave on my trip on August 21st, so do not worry, I will have more questions before I go ( was there any doubt!

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I will keep you all updated on my trip when I return.
Thank you all again, you do not know how much it means when strangers show kindness and caring!!!! 