ETD: 4 days

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We leave in four days for Europe!
The only challenge now is packing. We leave for London in four days. Unbelievable. My current packing list is as follows:

1 Frisbee
1 Digital Camera, extra batteries, SanDisk
1 Pair tennis shoes
1 Pair hiking boots
1 Pair Walking shoes
1 Pair flip-flops
1 Money belt
1 Cherry Red Raincoat
1 All-weather Jacket
2 Fleece pullovers

In other news, I dramatically cut my hair. I have donated 11 inches to Locks of Love. You can find information about it at www.locksoflove.org.

I have also completed my Divemaster certification! Horray!

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Photos

Rachel minus 10 inches
My new haircut, thanks to Locks of Love~!

Comments

[Stephanie Perry]

I'm right here with you!
Rachel, You , Shelbi, Stephanie, and Brittany. Once members of a self proclaimed "Winnie the Pooh" episode...we were all there. Kanga (or was it Rabbit?), Eeyore, Tigger, and Piglet...we were all there. 4 completely different backgrounds and 4 completely different lives, yet somehow we all kinda stuck together. You have always been a leader, and you are intelligent beyond your years. You have a heart of Gold and I admire you for it...like so many people do. Congratulations and may you make the most of your journey. We are all here with you. P.S. If you stop by Paris, go to L'aduree (the most incredible French pastries). I was there this summer...it's the stuff that dreams are made of! Hugs and Love, Stephanie Perry

[Molly]

My Word!
Well Sweetness, I certainly hope you have pants of some sort added to your list! :-) God Bless and have fun!!! Be smart! I'll be thinking of you! Love, Molly Campbell :-)

[Carrie and Ashley]

Hey Rachel, so glad that you made it over there without any trouble. I like that Adam is carrying both bags in the picture . . . is that the real reason he is there? (jk of course) I think he should continue doing that for the next 8 months. Can't wait to hear about your next adventure. Tell Adam hello and we miss you both!