Leaving on a jetplane

I woke this morning at 6:30, not remembering it was my last day, or that I had the morning off. Once I remebered, I laid in bed soaking in the view outside my window so I wouldn't forget it. I fell back to sleep until 9, when Laura woke me so we could go into town. We decided to walk, and by "we", I mean she wanted to walk, so I agreed as long as we could take a cab back.

It took a little over an hour to get there. We stopped at the exchange bureau, then went to some shops for t-shirts and souvineers. Moshi was much different today than it had been the first day. No one really bothered us at all, except for my fiance, Jimmy Carter, who managed to find me once again. We shopped for about an hour, then came back to the house and had lunch. Once we ate, we laid in the sun at my request. I can't accept that I'm coming home to winter. Absolutely devastating.

I didn't want to start to pack, so I lounged around. I was afraid that if I packed too early, I would have too much free time, and I would be anxious to leave. I am waiting until the last minute to shower since it is the last shower I will have until I get home. I hung out with Laura a bit, and we chatted about leaving. It's bittersweet. I will miss it here, especially when I was just starting to get comfortable. On the other hand, there is not much to do here after the first 3 weeks (because the programs are over), and I can see how boring that could get. I feel badly for Laura- she still has 3 more weeks here.

I am upset that I didn't get to say goodbye to a lot of my fellow volunteers. I left for town this morning not realizing they were going on weekend excursions and wouldn't be here when I left. I have everyone's email, though, so I'm sure some of us will keep in touch.

When I finally packed, my suitcases are relatively empty, compared to the first trip. I gave away most of my clothes, all of my shoes except one pair I am wearing home, and my toiletries. I am looking forward to unpacking- there really isn't much to unpack.

I am off to shower now, and have an early dinner so I can leave here in an hour. I know the whole trip home will seem torturously long, but I will try my best to pass the time. I am out of reading materials, but have movies on the plane and a bag of medicine to knock me out. I am not going to know if it is day or night when I get home. So, please forgive me if I am not quick to answer your emails and responses. I will do my best, but plan on needing some time to get acclaimated. See you in America!