8 days and counting down

Greetings! In approximately 8 days and 45 minutes, I fly out of O'Hare International to Lima, Peru. After a day in Lima to get my Peruvian bearings, I'll be taking the Cruz del Sur bus from Lima to Huancayo to begin my four months of volunteer work. So many things to do before I leave, and so many thoughts (and fears) in my head and heart. It's mostly excitement with a dash of apprehension at this point. I look forward to documenting my journey here, and look forward to receiving messages from friends and family.