3/17/98
It is now the night before we fly out and we're busy
packing. Too much stuff ... too much stuff. That's my new
mantra. Everything has come together right at the end here.
We finished up some banking business (I'm sure I'll put a
rant on here about that when I have some time ... Bank of
America, evil evil). Received our LA to Tokyo tickets from
the consolidator. Got our traveler's checks. Ate some
barbeque ... yum!
I think this is starting to feel real now. Usually, I can
picture myself in a particular situation and that helps me
adjust. I have been having trouble picturing G & I in
Japan. I think it is because, as much as I've read about the
country, and as much information we have from friends, I
still really don't know what to expect. I do know that this
is going to be one heck of an adventure.
The school sent us a nice packet that included a flyer
for the school (with pictures of everyone), instructions on
how to get from the New Tokyo Airport to the school, a phone
card and 5000Yen for rail tickets. That is a really nice
touch.
We'll be contacting everyone once we arrive and have
internet access again. I think Greta has set us up with a
provider already so it may not take long.
Bon Voyage! Happy Trails!