Take-Off

If you've ever wondered what it looks like to go abroad for 6 weeks, it looks a little like this!  Right about now I'm thinking I've packed too much stuff.  I'm going to have to jettison some of it before coming back. 

And the crutches?  I had an old knee injury flair up this week.  It's should get better by itself in time, and I'm just thankful there's nothing major wrong with it.  If this is as bad as it gets, I have no complaints. 

Our whole group is now here at our gate and waiting to board and I'm gettting that familiar excitement that comes when I'm about to travel out of the country.  Hasta luego America.  Hola Beirut!