11 hours to go..

I'm leaving in a few hours for the airport, and after a week of stress and going over lists in my head a thousand times, i'm ready to be there already! Our flight leaves at 10 am for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We'll have a layover in Rome to refuel but other than that we're on the plane from 10 until 8am (1am our time). We'll be in Ethiopia for an hour or so and then we're headed to Lilongwe, Malawi, which is the capital city where we stay for a night and visit Freedom Gardens. A day or so later we'll take a bus into Zomba, which is where i'll be staying the majority of my trip, because that's where the schools are.

So my giant suitcase is packed with nothing but snacks, school supplies, and about 10 backpacks that I need to put in there once I meet up with my director at the Airport. The smallest suitcase is filled with my clothes.. amazing how I was able to not overpack! I'm getting better at this. I also have two carry-ons. But I feel like this is normal, so I've heard. I will have my computer with me, and access to the internet every now and then.. mostly to update this blog and maybe send some quick emails. I have an international Blackberry, but its still so damn expensive I really don't see the point. Anyway, I am totally reachable! It's great news.

I'm really nervous. I have no idea what to expect or what i'm getting myself into. This will definitely be a challenge, but a very rewarding one at that I'm sure. Don't forget about me while I'm gone!! And i'll update when i'm able :)

<3!