Soon and very soon

I may begin all my trips with 'Soon and Very Soon' running through my head. It's such a glorious song, isn't it? Today is Saturday; I'll fly away in a few days, so this entry is my trial run.

I am doing well with preparations: I have my anti-malarial pills;

I've sprayed my clothes for the rainforest with insect repellent;

I've been out to buy one more pair of pants since we'll spend some time in cities where I won't need hiking gear. Yesterday I picked up a bit of Peruvian money (Soles, they're called), and I have lists and clothes everywhere.

This evening is the choir party, tomorrow I'll make my last announcements in church for a while--BUT while I'm away, donate some peanut butter to your local food bank, will you?

Mary and Jim arrive tomorrow late afternoon, and we'll have a day to complete preparations before beginning the grand adventure.

I am nervous about some things--side effects of the anti-malaria drug, creepy insects in the rain forest--also huge snakes--but mostly and am thrilled and excited! I mean, really, Peru?!! Who knew?!

Stay tuned, more to come in a few days, though my room in the rain forest doesn't have electricity, so don't be alarmed if I miss a day or two here and there. By the way, I'm going to celebrate my birthday at Machu Picchu--how cool is that!!!!

Soon and very soon...