At least I've finished packing. I am bringing enough gifts to weigh down the entire plane. I've got chocolate, cookies, scotch, clothing, and toys and stickers for all! The only thing I'm missing is my orthotics. My foot doctor didn't finish tuning them up in time, so I'm going to be without them for the first portion of my trip. To his credit, he's promised to courier them to me in Burkina Faso. I'll let you know how that goes.
On another note, thank you to all of you who were in town and came to my going away party last night or have seen me some other time, or called or e-mailed to wish me bon voyage. I am so touched by all of your well-wishes and I love being surrounded by you all (or your voices) just before leaving.
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Safe travels, Erica!!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to hearing all about your adventures along the way!!
Be safe, have fun, and bring back treasure!
;-)
-matt
My goodness you are leaving tomorrow! How EXCITING!
ReplyDeleteIt was really nice seeing you last night and I look forward to reading about your even-more-of-an-adventure of a life very soon!
Alex
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ReplyDeleteI will reiterate a point made earlier this year: I expect regular personalized personal letters. Also, add souvenirs to that list. And don't forget to read Paradise Lost while you're deambulating* across 3rd-degree-burn-inducing lands lands. There will be a quiz when you come back. The prize is a chance to spend the afternoon with a local celebrity. i.e. Me. ...and, uh, oh yes! Take care of yourself, come home in one piece, yada yada yada.
ReplyDeleteI think that takes care of all the pleasantries. Can we skip forward to "4 Months Later" now? :P
Love,
DC
*no, that is not a word. I totally took Shakespearean liberites with the English language. It's great. ;)
lol, deambulating... Hon, you can have my undying affection but regular, lengthy, personalized e-mails aren't possible in the land of infrequent internet. Sorry!
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