Well.......almost ready to roll! and....Phil needs a tie

Well, after 15 months of planning, emails too numerous to count, endless discussions of just how many shirts to bring, we seem to be packed and almost ready to go.  The duffles are stuffed, the backpacks are full of essential items . Just some small things to finish up tomorrow morning.  A quick yoga class and then off to the airport in the afternoon.

I must say it seems a bit surreal to finally be leaving.  The whole Wind Crest community has been unbelievably supportive as I got hugs and best wishes today.  Phil's team showed their support by giving him a new pair of flip flops.  Dono, the mammoth guinea pig is happily ensconced with our friend Allie who is giving him more love and cuddles than he ever gets at home.  Alice & Martine will be enjoying Chez Genesee while this weekend while Alice is visitin(sounds like there might be some wedding dress shopping coming up as well)

we've checked in with family and friends..... hoping to keep in close touch with email and text messages.

One last thing....I decided maybe I should check the Global Volunteers packing list (nothing like the last minute) and discovered that Phil needs a tie(now that was a shock), so he'll be throwing one in for Terry as well.

On our way......and thanks to all of you who have encouraged , cajoled, and supported us....and to all of you who will be caring for our patients, and our home while we are gone.  Next post likely from either Los Angeles or Bangkok(12 hour layover there)

Just about packed........

Barbara