I have packed, unpacked, condensed, and I am still struggling with the backpack situation!! This is going to be very interesting, and very heavy! I have all of my stuff that I will need for the next five weeks separated into little bags so there is not a jumbled mess for the next month. My backpack will soon be my little home for the immediate future, so I am trying to familiarize myself with it. I do know that I should come back in excellent shape after carrying around 30 pounds on my back around the streets of Europe.
I am beginning to get very excited, and a little nervous. Did I pack everything? I sure hope so, because nothing else will fit. We leave tomorrow morning at 9 am to drive to Houston. We will stay with Katina's family before we fly out of Houston on July 8 (Katina's 21st birthday!!).
The last few months I have been planning, researching, and saving for this journey, but it felt like it would never get here. The big day has finally arrived, and it is kind of overwhelming!! I am having trouble actually comprehending the fact that I AM GOING TO EUROPE!?!? Well, it is time for me to go, so I guess that you will hear from me after I have spent some time in France. Bye for now.
Summer
