One Month From Today...We'll be Saying Farewell!

Wow. I just looked at the calendar, and it hit me-- one month from today we'll be on a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam, where we'll meet up with my Dad before heading off to Tanzania. It's absolutely amazing to me that this dream I've carried since I was a little girl is actually going to be a reality in four short weeks. I'm seriously overwhelmed with all the well-wishes, support and just general interest in our trip.

We still have a few big-ticket items left to take care of before we leave, including getting our immunizations and altitude sickness medicine as well as picking up a few last items from REI. Rich and I both started packing by laying all of our trip clothes and particulars out on the bed in the guest room. So far, I have about three times as much clothing and gear as he does, but I have a feeling his pile will grow immensely over the next few weeks and we'll end up having about the same amount of gear. Rich still thinks I'll out-pack him, though. If shoes are omitted, there's no way! What do you think? Who's going to win this packing war?