Am fully in panic mode now as I scurry to prepare for this journey! I seem to have enormous decisions facing me about what to pack. Do I take the extra T-shirt? How much shampoo will fit? 6 pairs of socks, or 7? These are the questions that nag at me each day. And with a baggage allowance of 44 lbs (for 7 months!) I think things will only get worse.
In addition to packing woes, I'm trying to figure out where to put my car, get my taxes filed early and deal with other strange logistical issues. Frankly, getting on the plane will be a great relief. If it's not done then, I guess I won't worry about it!
My Volunteer Africa team was just informed that we will now be supporting a second orphanage, this one mostly younger primary school-age children. I think this brings the total number of kids to about 100. I've got a huge pile of teaching aids and toothbrushses; just hope it all fits!
Departure date is December 1st. I hope to have one more pre-departure post out before I go
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Lorna-
One more week before our dear friend goes off on her amazing, life changing adventure! You will be missed...however, I can't wait to read your blog, toilet stories and all. I have your site in my favorites, ready to go (right before zappos.com- ha-ha). All the best to you. You have tremendous courage and charisma- Africa isn't going to know what hit it :)
Can't wait for your posts! Good luck as the countdown continues!!
Looking forward to your blogs from afar and living vicariously through your experiences. Be safe!
Good Luck Lorna! - Mario
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