Preparation

These last two weeks I have been busy getting everything ready to leave. I had to completely crash my computer, find flights, get my immunizations, find travel medical insurance, buy items that I need to take, pack, etc. Everything I needed to get done before leaving seemed very overwhelming to me. I took a day to fast and pray -- just to get myself back on track! After a little quality time with God, I found that I had more time on my hands than I had previously thought!

Crashing my computer

Immunizations

I learned everything that I never wanted to know about traveling overseas...including all the diseases such as: Japanese encephalitis, rabies, cholera, malaria, traveler's diarrhea, TB, Dengue fever, bird flu, trematode infection, etc. -- just to name a few!! WOW!! That was quite overwhelming! The nurse explaining all the precautions was quite serious about all the diseases and sicknesses in Asia. I came home with an entire folder full of information! With all the immunizations I got, and all the great information received, I pray I do not end up with any of these strange Asian illnesses!

Packing

I am hoping that I will be able to fit everything into 2 small suitcases and a backpack! This includes a sleeping bag, pillow, winter gear, and everything else that I will need with me! Thank God for expandable suitcases -- a feature that will definitely come in handy for this trip!