Wow, its now April. We leave this month. It used to seem so far away, now it almost seems too close. I think I’m ready…
I have all my shots now -Menegitus, Yellow Fever, Tetnus booster, Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Malaria pills and Dukoral, Cipro and some Immodium just in case. 3 separate trips to the travel clinic to get all those shots.
I have my visa’s for Ethiopia and Uganda. Our eTickets are booked.
I’ve even started to pack my bag with a few things I don’t want to forget and have been testing different travel products. So far I am in love with the technical socks and underwear (very durable, tropical weight, quick drying) that I picked up from Mountain Equipment Coop. I tested out some shaving oil too, can’t believe I have used shaving cream all these years. The oil is so much more refreshing, natural, ultra compact (just 4 drops for a shave) and more environmentally friendly product and packaging. Even found travel sizes of Toms toothpaste and other natural products.
So, ya, I guess I’m ready to go.
It just seems kinda surreal. I’ve really noticed a few things have started to change already… anticipating the time away I suppose. Especially with Kelly and the kids. I’ve always rushed home at 4pm every day to spend time with them, but now even more so, I just can’t get home soon enough. When I talk to them on the phone I almost imagine I am halfway across the world and it saddens me. I find it hard to leave their rooms after reading stories and singing goodnight songs. I just lie there and listen to their breathing. Smell their hair. How much will they change in one month… they just turned 4 and have already started some basic reading, writing and understanding math. What will they learn and experience, what stories will they have…
