Well, have not left yet. So many things to do. Shots - check. Medication just in case - check. Clothing for LOTS OF HUMIDITY - check. Clean underwear - check. A heavy box of educational and fun stuff for the orphanage - check. Books to read, pictures of my loved ones, crossword puzzles to do, my Bible, my ipod, and........could the extra luggage cost more than the actual plane ticket?
I have heard from some of my fellow volunteers. There is a husband and wife coming from Australia who are in their 60's. They have volunteered in this placement before and have nothing but wonderful things to say about their experience - after all they are coming back for round 2. There is another lady coming from Australia who is just 3 years younger than me and this is the first time she has done anything like this also. The other volunteer is a lady from Canada who is already at the orphanage and I have not heard from her. So far, so good!
Dick is taking Tuesday afternoon off work to go to Portland with me. We are spending Tuesday night having dinner with our children, their families, and my brother and sister-in-law. My last meal in Oregon for 5 weeks is going to be Italian!! Perfect!
I have so many emotions going on in my head - I think I'll take a nap! So much excitement, some nervousness, and so many thoughts about the unknown that's going to be presenting itself to me!
Stay tuned - next post will be from somewhere in Vietnam! Leaving on a jet plane Wednesay morning - I think for these long flights the food is even free - there's something else to be really excited about - free airplane food!!!! I hope we still get those little tiny bags of pretzels!!!
Bye for now! Thanks for checking in on me!!!
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Have a safe trip Vicki - I am so glad you are doing this blog. I would have thought you would have some Vietnamise Salad Rolls as your last meal.....LOL. Five weeks will fly by and I can't wait to hear all about your trip - I think we should have a party???? Be Safe - Love you!!!
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