Getting ready

On one hand, we've had lots of time to get ready for this big adventure. We decided to take the plunge and accept Nana's invitation to come to her wedding in Jakarta months ago. That big step and lots of research and discussion have put us in a position of being very excited and a little nervous about how the trip will go.

On the other hand, there are so many details to consider and that's a lot more than just the questions about what to bring. As I type this, we have things scattered all over the floors and bed while we look for the right solution to all the last minute questions. We spent much of today taking care of other matters, last minute trip shopping, and gathering with family and friends, including Uncle Michael who came from Alaska to visit for a few days.

Uncle Michael reading Lennon a book.

How to prepare for a trip to the tropics while in the middle of winter? What gifts to bring for the many family members we will meet and stay with? As the clock ticks down we are beginning to accept that we will forget some things and are doing the best we can in the midst of coming through the holidays, special events, lots of family time, and in the end most of this is not do or die. One way or the other, we'll be heading for SF tomorrow and then to the airport the next morning. Then the adventure really begins...