It is hard to believe this day is finally here. I am literally feeling a little bit of everything.
Several of you have requested info so here’s the facts Jack!
Tomorrow I board a plane and fly to Atlanta for more training before my squad and I leave for Panama on Tuesday! There have been some changes to our route, so as of now our journey rolls us through: Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Swaziland, Botswana, and South Africa.
On this awesome journey I get to take two bags- pack (big bag that I’ll check at airports and carry on my back) and my day pack (smaller bag that’ll be my carry on and such).
What’s in my pack you ask?
Tent, footprint, sleeping bag, sleeping pad will be attached to the outside of my pack, sheet liner, hammock, accessory chord, toiletries, kleenexes, jewelry/hair accessories, baby wipes, medicines, toilet paper, sleeping mask, mess kit, pens, running shoes, undies, Tevas, flip flops, bathing suit, sarong, 2 dressy t’s, 3 camisoles, 2 fall shirts, 3 tanks, 2 cover ups, scarf, 2 pr. jeans, 3 pr. shorts, 2 capri/pants, 4 t’s, 1 dress, bras, socks, rain jacket, zip-up hoodie (and I’m almost positive I overpacked but I’ll shed stuff as I go)
What’s in my daypack?
Computer, charger and adapter, iPod and charger, external hard drive, flashdrive, nalgene bottle, headlamp, deck of cards, snacks, padlocks, headphones, harmonica, outlet converter, belt, mini speaker, GoPro and accessories, hat, Bible, journals, brush, hair ties, sandals, carabiners, passport and important papers
So there you have it. That is all I am physically taking with me, but emotionally I’m taking each and every one of you who has loved me to this point. Words cannot express how grateful I am for you. Thank you too for all the financial support I have received! It blows my mind and brings me to tears to think about how generous all of you have been throughout this process.
Also I have been intentionally keeping my distance from social media this past month to be present here before I leave, but as promised to several of you I will do better posting pictures and stuff so you can follow alongside me. If you would like to follow my blog subscribe via the toolbar on the left side by pumping in your email address.
So……am I ready? Yes. Let’s Do This!
