Last Day!

Hey everyone!

Tomorrow I fly out. I am so excited and SO nervous, hard to believe that it is here all ready.

There has been some changes in plans too. It looks like for one day we get to go out with an interpreter and go talk to the local farmers about their farms. I am really looking forward to that!

Well, wish me luck and I will talk to you all when I get state side!

Thanks again for everyones help!

SO EXCITED Only 18 Days Left

Well, there are only 18 days left. Now I feel like I'm in crunch mode.

Talked to AAA and the bank about getting South African currency. It seems like the more I talk to AAA, the more I love them.

I am also looking at what backpack I am going to take for carry on. Our professor told us that we get 1 duffel bag and 1 backpack. So I am going to have to pack light, especially if I want to bring back souvenirs.

I also got a couple other trip supplies today.

I am sort of worried about communication, apparently it is going to be pretty hard to communicate when I get to Lesotho. No cell coverage and no internet. I honestly don't see how people survived back in the day. I have a calling card for South Africa, but so far nothing for Lesotho. Luckily, my professor has to have a SAT phone, and his blackberry will work over there, go figure.

But I am very excited! This is going to be AMAZING!!

COUNTDOWN 18 DAYS!

Update - 19 days until takeoff

Sorry everyone, things have been a little crazy. I've trying to work in as many shifts as I can before the trip.

I've gotten all shot up (which hurt by the way) and I seem mostly ready to go.

I had a group meeting with my professor and fellow students the other day at Calhoun's. It seems that we are all ready to get going. We are still having to make some last minute plans, but it seems that everything is coming together.

I am getting very excited and very nervous. :-)

I have started making a packing list and just have to get a few more supplies, like water treatment tabs.

I have to take some small gifts to give to people while I'm there. If anyone has any ideas let me know! I need something small that will work well for various ages.

ONLY 19 DAYS LEFT!