5 Days Till Somewhere

Five days out and now you know when but not where. As to why, I suppose you've always known-- I'm a little into you.
So, Rachel, let's review the clues at hand. In March, you started receiving cryptic hints on our blackboard wall. The first one, "Not Pelayo," typified the set. Vaguely helpful. Mostly frustrating. Googling them sends you in circles. Are they cites, countries, activities or just puns. Here's the complete list:

1.  Not Pelayo
2. Alexander, Gladiator
3. Orange Juice For Sale
4. Rose Valley
5. "No, You Did"
6. And, Summer
7. A Smelly Rack
8. The Trail to the Land of God
9. A 300 Meter Wall
10. Pelayo

There was more. In early May, you received flowers at your office. They looked suspiciously like a repurposed Mother's Day bouquet. The trick was in the note- a slapdash riddle of simple rhymes and physical directions leading you to a book that had no business being on your office shelf. The only spine not related to aussie travel. "The Ways of the Wildfowl," it was called. And it was hollow.

The pages had been glued together, the center carved out. In the void, lay a packing list, a prepaid credit card and a short note. Meet our friend Sue on Michigan Avenue in 2 hours. Get shopping. You don't have much time.

Late that night, after trying on too many skirts and tops to count, after resting your heels and grabbing grub at the Cheesecake Factory, Sue handed you your penultimate clue.

A short note with clear instructions and no rhymes. May 22. 12:45pm. Get in the car and call Puran. 

Well that was today Rachel. You're not home yet but things are more clear. 

You met Puran for coffee not far from here. Then you walked around the corner to your appointment at Lincoln Square Massage. I wanted you relaxed when you heard the news. Blissed out even. 

At the end of your session. Puran gave you a package. It's the one at the top left of this post. 

We leave on Thursday- barely enough time to sort out your clients and projects. Surprise. You have 3 business days to tie up your loose ends and pack. At least your boss knows the situation and has pre-approved your time off. 

Anyway, all the answers you need are in that package on page 83. Just head to O'Hare on Thursday to figure it all out. I hope you're cool with all this. It's kinda too late now if you aren't.