Africa or bust!

The day has arrived where big questions get answered: Is the earth really round? Will all of our stuff be accepted across state lines or will airport workers make us take half our stuff back home? Will we be wearing more than 2 outfits for 3 weeks because our luggage was sent to Japan?

I am awaiting the sunrise and wondering what the first sunrise will look like in Africa. (yes, I realize that they have in fact had a sunrise before...but I have not seen it). I got a decent night's sleep last night thanks to much prayer. When I asked Jamie how he slept he said "not well". (this is a paraphrase) I still think his prayers were answered because now he will sleep well on the plane. (-:

At this time tomorrow we will hopefully be thinking about waking up to finish out our last 4 hours of flight before we are greeted at Jo-burg (that's Johannesburg) and we go through customs. 

My mind is overwhelmed with anticipation.  What will we see? What a bummer it would be if we find out the animals just weren't out for 3 weeks and we are just driving around. Okay, so not very realistic, but still. 

Well, it is time to have a "group sit" on the suitcases so we can get them closed. The kitties like to be involved in the process and every little bit of weight helps. They have been moping around since the suitcases came out and are wise to what is about to occur. 

The sun is now peeking out from the horizon and revealing the awesomeness, excitement and beauty that's in store! Africa here we come! (but we first have to make it through the airport...luckily I have saved up some M&M bribes that I am not afraid to wave around if necessary.)