Packing

So, I knew I would have a LOT of stuff to pack, but I didn't really realize HOW much I would need to pack. I am trying to pack lightly -- we all know how I like to pack. I have one bag pretty much packed up with all the miscellaneous things I will need for the voyage - books, makeup, shoes, all that jazz. That weighs in about 37 lbs as of right now, so I can still add a few things! I have yet to pack my clothing because I have to go through it and see what t-shirts and pants I need to bring that I already had. Good thing about all my clothes is that I will be wearing them all for the beach next week. So when I am done with the beach, I can just wash them and re-pack them into the bag for SAS.

I have been trying to get everything together, talking to future SAS friends, and even reading the voyager handbook. As I sit here and do all of that, it starts to really hit me... I will FINALLY be sailing on the M.V. Explorer. Something I have been waiting for for a little over a year! I can't believe that this is actually happening!