And I'm Off!

Here I am standing in line at the Pittsburgh airport waiting to check the large black duffle on the right. To avoid LOTS of big baggage fees, it had to weigh 50 pounds or less. Guess what in weighed in at?

Fifty pounds.

Phew.

But pretty impressive I think how little I'm taking for six months away in a place where shopping is both difficult and expensive. I have that duffle, the larger green backpack on my left (that normally has a frame - took it off for use as a carry-on bag), and a small camelback backpack. Haven't yet thought of anything crucial I've forgotten.

So far all is going well. I've slept most of the way from Pittsburgh to Detroit to Amsterdam to Dubai, where I am now. And all my baggage seems to have come with me so far.

Not much longer until I'm in the Seychelles! I'll post again the next time I have wi-fi.