Well, my friends, I am just days away from departure. I am looking around my house making sure that everything is in order and that I have everything I will need. In reality, I will be taking very little with me. Most of the items I will need for day to day life in Asia can be purchased there and for a lot less cash than I would have to spend here. That said, I have this little voice echoing around my head that every traveler should be familiar with. It whispers, "You're going to forget something important." I certainly hope not. Since I will be on the exact opposite side of the planet, this would be quite unfortunate. Despite the rising panic and anxiety, I am quite excited to get underway. I am lucky enough
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