Bags are packed. Pets are taken care of. Water heater is set to vacation. We’re at the airport and checked in. The trip is about to start…

Now for the few quick flights. First to LA, then DC, then non-stop to Addis Ababa. It’s Sunday night and we arrive Tuesday morning. We’re hoping to get plenty of sleep on the flights and looking forward to a great trip that is starting to feel very real. Exciting!