Am I seriously going to Africa?

WAIT, AM I REALLY GOING TO AFRICA?

I keep repeating that phrase to myself and am silently freaking out inside.

When I first heard about the trip, I knew that this was something I wanted to do. I don't think I quite knew what I was getting myself into though, because as I packed and tried to get myself ready to leave, I did not know what to expect. I still don't know entirely what to expect and I think that is why I am freaking out.

Being warned that you will shower with a bucket, probably lose power, no cell service, barely any internet, and having to do laundry in a bucket outside is not really what an average American would think of as fun. But as I was told all of this, I could not have been more excited. I think that if anyone could see me next week try to get accustomed to these things, they would laugh. I will probably laugh at myself, but that is what will get me through.

I am just looking forward to experiencing something new, meeting tons of new people, and taking every advantage of this once in a lifetime trip I am lucky to take.

I will try and update this as much as possible with the little internet I do have!

See everyone in a month! :)