Prelude

As I write this, there are currently 42 days and 2 hrs. until our date of departure.  I can honestly say that I have never been this excited before in my life.  The Thanksgiving break is less than 24 hrs. away and that means that we have only one more class together, on the 3rd of December.  It is getting down to the final weeks here.  I hope to see you all on the 3rd, I will also be presenting on that date.  Its going to be a fun and memorable last class but it will also serve as the kickoff to a trip that I will remember for the rest of my life!  Its hard to believe that this trip is so close because we aren't having to deal with the hectic travel arrangements that we deal with when we travel... all thanks to Nassef.  He has done an amazing job getting this all worked out and deserves all of our thanks.  When you are sitting at the Thanksgiving table on thursday and that time rolls around to say what your thankful for, you should remember both the hard work of Nassef and the money your parents are spending so that you can go on this trip of a lifetime!  Anyway, until the 3rd, Happy Thanksgiving!

-The Mariner