3 Days and Counting

Wow, only 3 more days until I leave! Funny part is that I have most of my stuff done! I pretty much stay packed because of my trips to see Kelly, well, at least the electronics are packed. I got a wonderful new laptop bag for my birthday from Kelly and this was before we knew I was going to South Africa so I get a chance to give this baby a workout! The electronics are all gathered in 1 place at least so all I need to do is to repack the laptop case and that's ready to go. Since it's summer there I will be able to pack light, no heavy sweats and sweaters that I'd need here. I'm leaving here with temps in the 70's and I'm sure by the time I get back, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, it's going to be pretty sporty around here so I'll have to find at least 1 warm outfit to take to come back in. Then it's always pretty chilly in those planes too. The only uncomfortable part will be going to and from airports.

I can't believe how organized I am for this trip. Got all of my paperwork together and in one place as well. I actually found my visitors guide for Kruger Park so I can keep track of the animals we find on this trip! I thought it was still packed from the move but I came across it last night in about 5 minutes! I guess I'm not as disorganized as I thought I was!

I guess I should go out and get a few last minute things taken care of today. I don't have a lot to do and I think I can get it all taken care of today and then I'll just be able to relax for the weekend! My flight from Greenville SC doesn't leave until 2:30pm but I'll have my stuff packed up and ready to go on Sunday and then can just sit around on Monday and get antsy about leaving for the airport! I'll probably be up early that morning, which is OK since the flight for South Africa leaves Washington DC about 7 in the evening. I'll be able to sleep for a while on the plane. That 15 hour flight isn't half as bad as I thought it would be though. I kind of thought the first time I went it would be pure torture but it wasn't bad at all. Then there was the family there to meet me at the airport when I got there. Hopefully this time I won't lose my purse when leaving the airport! I think I'll pack what I need in the laptop bag and have only 1 carry on to deal with. I'll pack the purse for when I get there.

I can't possibly see why I need most of the stuff I carry around in my purse anyway! Well... I guess I should get off to the groicery store and pick up some stuff for the guys here before I go. I guess I'll have to cook for them as well before I go cause it won't be anything but fast food while I'm gone!