I LEAVE TOMORROW!

I leave on my plan for Europe in about 18 hours. SCARY! Mel and I both took the day off work today to dedicate it to packing. Mel didn't seem to have too much trouble packing her stuff, but me on the other hand had a VERY frustrating time. I am the type of person who packs 13 pairs of undies and socks for a 2 days trip to Rocklin. (ridiculous). Mel had to help me pack my jackets because I wanted to bring about 7 different jackets/sweaters but well they filed up my entire suitcase. Mel talked my down to 4. :)

It is a very big deal for me to be able to have this experience, so I want to say thank you to everyone who has supported me financially, through prayer, by giving words of encouragement and advise, and also to those ho have loaned Mel and I things to bring with us to Europe.

The following are a couple optional excursions that Mel and i decided to sign up for (we had to give advanced notice sot he tour director could make reservations):

1. Theater Night in London. Les Miserables on Monday night in a London theater
2. Curry Night in London. Aunthentic Anglo-Indian feast in London's East End. (Indian food is very popular in London)
3. Paris by Night. French meal in the Latin Quarter (including frogs' legs, snails, "normal food", and wine), Seine River cruise, and a trip to the Eiffel Tower.

Not sure if I will actually eat any frog legs or escargot at dinner, but you never know. I would rather not say no until I am there in the moment. Trying to keep an open mind so I can experience their culture best. Mel on the other hand said she will defiantly not eat any frogs or snails. Can't really blame her.

I have to be at SFO at 9am. Our flight is scheduled to depart at 12:21pm. We will arrive at 7am London time, which is about 11pm here. (well where I live, depending on who is reading this). I'll be back on Monday, April 13th at 7pm.