Leaving Home.

I am now standing on the threshold of the greatest adventure of my life: Africa.  I have been manifesting this trip for a year and I can't believe that it is actually happening. My suit case is pack, and by packed I mean, bursting at the seams and dangerously close to the British Airways' weight limit... 

Today I went for a long drive around Gloucester (my hometown) and  was struck by how lucky I am. I have grown up in one the most beautiful places in world.  Everyday I wake up and can look out at the great expanse of ocean that is my back yard. But what I really appreciate is all these people living here. The people who I have grown up seeing at the grocery store, or out for coffee or just waiting at the bus stop. All these souls living in this sea side bubble together.  

Anyway off to the airport soon. My flight leaves at 9:30 from boston and then straight into the morning where I will land in London.