Four continents: Africa, Asia, South America, and Antarctica (which isn't on the map because I'm not flying there so putting it in felt like cheating). Three months: Now (September 1) through December 5. It's a pretty epic trip, but I'm not feeling very epic -- I woke up this morning with a tickle in my throat, and am desperately hoping it is not a Harbinger of Horrible Happenings. Through the worry and the slight fog, I think I'm excited, but I can't quite tell. I expect that'll kick in more once I'm actually in the air or after I land somewhere else. I am very proud that I managed to pack right around my 38 lb limit.
These sorts of travelogs tend to start with statements of purpose. I don't have any grandiose designs or expectations. My goals are simple: (1) Don't die, (2) Don't get hurt, (3) Don't get sick, (4) Don't lose anything important, (5) Don't lose any friends (one specific instantiation of #4), and (6) Have fun. Not a great start on #3, but if this is as bad as it gets, I'll count that one done.
Next stop: Dubai
PS: If you want postcards, email me. Presumably if you're reading this you know what it is.
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