Packing for the trip

We are busy deciding what needs to come with and what needs to stay behind. It's hard! I spent last night at Value Village buying shirts. There were a billion great deals. If John hadn't been bugging gently encouraging me to leave and if the store hadn't been closing I would have stayed all night.

Ben and Anna dropped in and gave us a few books for the road and some good bye wisdom "don't get sick!" John's sister Nicole sent an email this morning with some more advice "only drink purified water" My grandma was on the phone with my mom this morning asking if we remembered our toothbrushes and toothpaste. My mom is busy sorting through her linen closets looking for a suitable bed sheet John can take with him for bedding.