After I got my visa-d passport back from the Mexican Consulate in Chicago, I was able to actually book my flight. I will be leaving from Milwaukee on August 5th at like 6 in the morning, changing planes in Houston, and then flying into Veracruz at about 11:15 :)
I have been packing, which is really hard for a girl who loves lots of choices in her wardrobe. I am going to take one bag under the plane, one carry- on, and a "personal item" aka backpack. You used to be able to take 2 bags under the plane on international flights, but now you are charged for the extra bag, so I will have to limit myself on my packing!
Today I had a goodbye dinner with my aunt, uncle, and cousins, which really reminds me that I am leaving really soon! I have a really big family and it's really hard to say goodbye to them for a year, but it's just part of going away.
So I have 10 days to prepare mentally for an entire year in Mexico. That is ten days to say goodbye, to finish packing, to brush up on essential spanish, to buy any last minute gifts/ supplies, and to really get ready to leave.
It's going to be one great adventure!
