As thoughts stream through my head, I realize that the countdown is official. Friends, friends of friends, and others I've just met are asking me when I leave. I can now say that in one week I will leave. While we don't technically leave the states in one week, I do leave my children, and that's just the same as leaving the country. I think it hasn't quite hit me yet: The impact of being away from my kids for four straight weeks. I've never been away from them for even a few days. And while on the outside I'm ecstatic for the opportunity to travel to Europe, I'm equally as nervous about my emotions.
The itinerary as it stands now:
Berlin, Munich, Venice, Rome, Castiglia, Bern, Strasbourg, Dusseldorf
My kids are terribly disappointed that Paris is not included in this list. But, I have to think of this as a jumping off point. A time to graze the countries and get a smidgen of a taste. Then, I can go back and explore the countries one by one - some day.
This is the list I typed up in about 1 minute...my mind is racing:
To do before I leave:
photo copy passport, CC, driver's license, insurance cards
write in conf #s for hostels
determine how much is owed for hostels
get euros
pay car for August
write up itin. for neighbors, and parents
glasses prescription
find cord for camera
find cord for iPod
begin blog
To buy:
waist belt
clothesline?
exchange shoes
small deodorant
Still to Pack:
batteries
flashlight
deodorant
new shoes
bathing suit
sheet
cords for camera/ipod
camera
ipod
address list
pictures of kids
passport
drivers license
CC/Debit card/Cash
detergent?
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