Packing Day

Well tomorrow morning we are off. It seems there is always more to do. Right now the dining table is receiving a stack of things that must go in the carry on. If it can't go in the carry on it will be packed away. What suitcase to take? What should I take for moving around on tour while I'm there? How much money will we need? And there are so many more questions that I don't even know that will need to be answered before tomorrow morning.

I have checked with the airlines and they will check our bags all the way through to Beijing for us. That's a relief. We won't have to hassle will bags in Seattle. Right now Bonnie is out running last minute errands. Picking up a few things that we still need to take with us and probably some things we don't. At least these are big cities we are going to and we will be able to buy anything that is necessary if we forget it.

Have already talked with one fellow traveler today and will call the rest to make sure all is well and that the schedule is solidified. 4:30 AM to the airport, that is very early. But we do whatever it takes. The excitement is starting to build and while I sometimes dread the preparations I am excited about the trip. All will be well. We will have a fantastic time. We will all come home safely. What more could any of us ask?

More tomorrow with a pic of the travelers tomorrow morning.