There is somthing to be said for tradition...

In the grand tradition of my many travels, it looks like Mars and I will be beginning our big journey with very heavy heads! (or the "Wine Flu" as they call it here). Yup, that's right..... as luck would have it, my work is holding an open bar, all you can drink staff party tonight. We have a house inspection at 8:30 am and then have to catch a bus to the airport at 10:20am. OH. GOD. Should be a good night, though, and I wouldn't want to break with my well established pre-travel routine :) And yes, mom, I DO have to drink it just because it's free!

Mars is getting her last vaccination, I am desperately trying to dry the last of my laundry in a crazy industrial dryer, and we are sending our final info to the orpahange in Cambodia. Last minute prep is underway.

We had a go at packing our backpacks last night. We thought we were doing pretty well with keeping the things we are bringing to a minimum.... that is until we put it all in a bag.... and they are both full! Like JAMMED full. IT BEGINS.....

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  1. UnknownJune 22, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    would want to be the fly on the wall watching you two three dimensionally challenged space orienters packing!!

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