January 12, 2015

Just two sleeps and we'll be on our way! Hard to believe it's here already. By this time next week we will be well into our safari and Nairobi, Kenya will be part of our newly rewritten history. Wow! As much as an African Safari is a popular bucket list item, I'm not sure one can really believe it will happen until the journey is underway. As we approach departure...it's as though I'm dialing in for focus and the picture is becoming more and more clear. :) I think my travel companions will agree that I am always the last to get ready and even I am almost good to go! I'm taking my unusually high level of preparedness as a sign that we're in for a fantastic adventure. Tonight I will finish packing my bag. Everyone else has theirs by the door and ready to go! Speaking of packing...you may not believe this but all four of us are doing carry-on only for the3 week trip. We will layer for the colder climates, we may not smell very good by the end, and we certainly won't have a lot of variety but we decided it was worth the effort to downsize our bags so we're not stuck waiting for luggage or lineups to check in bags when there are so many more better things to do with that time. :) We've all confirmed that our little bags will fit in the horrid little metal measurement thingy they have at the airport. I am certain that little box gets smaller every trip! Liquids are the biggest challenge but if we run out of anything, no doubt it will be a great excuse to buy some exotic replacement when we're there. Next time you hear from us we will be underway so...kwaheri for now, Darlene, Gail, Lynda, and Lorrie