All packed and ready to go!

It's taken about two weeks to get my stuff together, then go through everything again and purge that which is not really necessary. I still probably brought too much, but at least it's too much practical stuff (tank tops, swim suits, sun dresses, sun screen, etc.). And just when I thought I wouldn't have much to carry, Jerry called and asked me to pick up a part for the windless, another sun shower, and while I was at it I picked up some micro fiber towels, and a new camera!! It's a Nikon CoolPix L110. I liked it because of the zoom lens and the HD video. So now there is no excuse for not capturing all the pleasures of the islands and documenting the coziness of the boat.

Tonight I am staying in San Francisco with Allie and Gabriella at Allie's apartment. They are getting up at the crack of dawn and taking me to SFO to meet Yuriko, my traveling buddy, at 6:15 am. Getting up that early is truly a demonstration of love. First stop, LAX for a short lay over, then I'm off to Paradise to meet Jerry and Jock in Papeete. I'll miss my girls almost more than I can bear, but I truly am looking forward to this trip. Thankfully, the girls have been very supportive in encouraging me to go. À bientôt!