28 Days....

The count is now down to less than 30 days. I've made significant progress in my preparations:

House/pet sitter…..Check
Flight to Australia….Check
Flight home from South Africa…..Check
Books to read on the plane…..Check
No Jet Lag herbal supplements (we'll give it whirl - they come highly recommended)…..Check
Plans for last evening in the States…..Check

A couple of these items are worth expanding on.

Books. I'm not much of a reader typically. I got away from this in grad school when I was reading a lot of text books and case studies all the time. The last thing I wanted to do was to read something else. However, I have found as I travel with Uncle Price, I do a lot of great reading on airplanes. The girl who was never a very fast reader can finish off a book in the time it takes to get from Cincinnati to Dallas. So, I'm really looking forward to the opportunity this trip is going to provide me to do some personal reading. I purchased a couple books today by authors I really enjoy - Rob Bell and Bill Bryson. One is likely to elicit much thinking and reflection on my part and the other promises to make me laugh and help me come to understand the land I am about to travel to.

Last evening in the States. There may not be much more American than rock and roll. And while we no longer have the likes of Elvis Presley among us anymore, we do have some very significant rock and roll legends still doing their thing and entertaining us. So, in order to make sure that my blood is filled with the appropriate amount of American-ism before I leave, I am going to see some of these legends in concert - John Mellencamp (whom I affectionately refer to as "The Coug"), Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan. I can't think of a better way to spend my last night here than enjoying great live music with great company. I am sure to report back on this concert. Although, at that point, I might be on the other side of the world.

Until there is more to tell you....Cheers!