On the Road
Wednesday, June 11
1:30 p.m.
I am thrilled to finally be writing to you en route to the sanctuary. We began Day 1 in Pennsylvania with temperatures nearing 100 degrees. While the chimpanzees have a tough trip ahead of them, they do at least have air conditioning. Now in Day 2 of our trip, we are abandoning the a/c for heat – the temperatures in Minnesota are struggling to get out of the 50’s and the rain is incessant. We are keeping our fingers crossed 
that flooding in this area does not affect our trip.
The chimpanzees are in good spirits considering the circumstances. We stop to check on them and give them meals and treats every 3 to 4 hours, and they are of course happy to see us. We only wish there was a way to let them know that they have nothing to fear from this trip.
We are driving almost non-stop. With two drivers in each vehicle, we take turns driving and sleeping so the entire trip should take only 2 1/2 days. By Friday, the chimpanzees should be moved into the front rooms at the sanctuary, and if all goes well, they will soon be exploring their new play room and enjoying some of the wonderful gifts that our Open House guests delivered last week.
JB
We are cheering you on! Can’t wait until Friday! The weather here is expected to be in the upper 60’s and lower 70’s come Friday – perfect for their arrival. Isn’t this weekend also the official start of summer?
We are cheering you on all the way–looking at a map imaging where you might be. We hear you might be here by 8pm tonight. Karen calls your caravan the Freedom Van. Love especially to Jodi, Negra, Missie, Annie, Burrito, Jamie and Foxie!
FANTASTIC. Congratulations to the whole team!!!! Keep the news coming for all of us “fellow travelers!”