I leave tomorrow

I leave tomorrow. The bags are mostly packed, the lose ends are all tied up. I can't wait. A few notes...

~Packing for six months is not as hard as it might seem, and doesn't weigh as much as one might think. I'm taking two suitcases, one weighing about 48 pounds, the other 32. (Max is 50) A little food for thought the next time you see freshmen moving into their dorms. Granted I need to purchase somethings when I get there, but all in all not to bad.

~SPF 50 sunscreen does exsist...and I am the proud owner of some. Considering Australia borders the largest hole in the Ozone layer, I felt this to be a good idea.

~It was a chilly 80 degrees in Canberra today....I decided to skip packing the parka though.

I have no idea how to feel right now. On the one hand, I don't know anyone there (terrifying). On the other, I did the same thing when I ventured off to college in the first place (comforting). So, right now, I'm sort of calm as if tomorrow's flight is no big deal.

Perhaps the flight isn't...just the destination.

And its length...oy veh, the length! (see previous post)

I read about some ways to prevent jet lag. Apperently my idea of parusing the beer and wine list and ordering accordingly is not the way to go. One must be hydrated, to avoid the lag.

Also, motion is essential. I read that the airline seats actually constrict blood flow to your legs and sitting in them for prolonged periods of time (such as 19 hours, for instance) could cause a fatal blood clot. I found that to be quite interesting, and I wonder if something about it will be mentioned in the pre flight safety instructions.

Next post will be from Australia!

Alan