Well This is my first entry in this travel journal and with a little over 6 weeks to go before I leave (Departure Date: 10/12/06). I'll be trying to keep this journal updated as much as possible while travelling, but I may be to busy to update it regularly. Getting very excited about my first big trip all on my own. Will be sad to miss Christmas and New Years with everyone, especially Amy, but this is something I have been looking forward to for a loong ...