The Final Countdown!

I leave for Ghana next Friday! It is still rather surreal, but very exciting and nerve-wracking just the same. I can't wait to see what is in store for me in a semester exchange program in western Africa. We're in the final stages of piecing together everything I'll need, and we finally committed to having a party the night before I leave.

All of my winter clothes and big fuzzy blankets are at my parents' house so I stand a better chance of not freezing to death when I return to Denver in December.

I've gotten the financial support of friends and family -- for which I look forward to gratefully acknowledging upon my return. (I hope to be able to include exciting stories and pictures with exceptional thanks) .

I have my mosquito bed netting, my vaccinations, my visa, my airline tickets, my water sterilizing system, and skirts and dresses (with pockets of course :) .

Now I just need to assess how to actually pack everything and jump through hoops to get the insurance company to cover the remainder of my malaria pills.

I think that's the most I have to say for now!

Look forward to more posts either shortly before departure or after arrival in Accra, Ghana!