NO FEAR.. Born for THIS!

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17 hours to go before take off..

I am finally packed, an Olympic feat worthy of a gold medal. While I am limited to 50 pounds for the first flight, I am further restricted to 20 pounds on the in-country flight on Air-Holy Crap. As some of you know I hate to fly so the in-country flight to my first destination has me a little worried. I had convinced myself it would be okay until I received the ticket; hand written and it included my cost of the fuel based on body weight. If at first glance this aircraft looks like it was pulled out of a museum or built by a 13 year old in his garage, then I will surely opt for the 14 hour bus ride. The buses are old, converted school buses with no a/c. It is also the transportation of choice by the local native tribes men (and their livestock). Does your brain keep conjuring up scenes from the movie Romancing the Stone too?

First stop on my whirlwind 2 month tour is the beautiful mountain town of Boquete where I will live with a non-english speaking family and their pet turtle. From there I will spend the next three weeks commuting from their casa to my Volunteer Project at LaJungla and the intensive language training school.

Predicted weather for the first 2 weeks.. RAIN. Of course right?!.

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Photos

Ready for what lies ahead
BRING IT!

Comments

[The beast]

Born for this too!
I am loving these.. Traverse the planet beyond the fabric cube that has withered our souls yet not our wills to rise upward! Accept existence, or expect resistance! Standing by - the beast

[Falfurrian]

Go get 'em!
No more opossum for you! Central America, Panama even. Google map is great! I found Boquete with not problem. With only two months in the town, will that give you enough time to see it all? I hear they are widening the canal. However, it looks like you will be about 350 Km from there (as the parret flies). Have a safe trip! I can't wait tell Alison you could only pack 20 lb for 2 months. She will be sooooo impressed.

[Michael]

Looks awsome
It is so cool that you are able to do this. Love your brother