Off to a good start

The experience of a trip really starts in the days leading up to departure. A whole mindset takes shape, consisting of either fun anticipation or oppressive preparation, or a combination of both. The same mindset is usually shared by all members of the household. If one is leaning too far toward excitement, the other is sure to bring him back to the reality of the UNFINISHED LIST. So we've gotten off to a bad start before. Chaotic last-minute packing, late nights at work, things that absolutely had to get done that obviously would not get done. But here we are at T minus 25 hours and I'm...blogging? It's a very good sign. It helped to have two days at home to get ready. This is definitely the most civilized prelude to an Australia trip we've ever experienced.

So tomorrow is it. I will try to post updates from Down Under if time and technology allow. Wish us luck!