Getting Ready

Getting ready for this trip has proven to be a rather interesting experience.  The greatest challenge so far has been finding appropriate attire.  Ankle length skirts are hard to find here.  I was not able to find any in traditional retailers.  It is particularly challenging to prepare for another culture while living in a completely different one.  However, I am now prepared with 8 or so skirts for my journey.  I was able to find loosely fitting shirts that would be more modest and appropriate.  I have my plane tickets purchased and a place to stay.  I've been reading the assigned reading. It's a great book.  The local media have been notified.  I even started putting things into my suitcases tonight.  It's finally real.  Tuesday will be here, ready or not.  I better be ready!