Pre-pre-departure

I leave in 48 hours. I have a lot left to do, but keep telling myself that it has to get done, so it will. We'll see how that works.

Just a quick note:
I picked up some Chilean pesos for my trip today at the bank. This was the first time my trip felt real. Seeing this currency for the first time wasn't anything too out of the ordinary, especially if you have traveled outside North America before, but this miniscule event triggered the first physiological response that let me know that my travels are real and imminent and that Santiago really needs to duck and cover because this kid is coming.

My home friends are a blast. Thanks for making Summers in Pa. worth it.