Getting Ready...

Erin and I just finished a fabulous weekend at our friends wedding. Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Johnston! Lisa and Dane make the happiest of couples and boy do they know how to celebrate. They have great friends and families and we really, really enjoyed our time with everyone.

But now after talking about our trip to everyone all weekend it is hitting me that 2 weeks from tomorrow we leave! Erin and I have been making plans and getting our clothes and other stuff organized. Believe me, it's hard to pack for 4.5 months in only a back pack. Luckily we are planning on sharing some clothes (that's ok, right Erin??) and we are going to share some of the gear too. I've ordered a bunch of 'travel clothes' from 3 different websites and so far am disappointed in what I've gotten from the first two. Hopefully the 3rd time is the charm, they're scheduled to come this week. Otherwise I'm going to need to learn how to say I only have 1 pair of pants in Spanish...

Just a friendly reminder, Erin and I would love if we had visitors... Buenos Aires will be great in November...

Just getting started

Liz and I have a lot of talking and planning to do. We are just six weeks away from setting off for an amazing journey through South America. On our drive to Iowa we made a list of everything we could think of that we would need to pack. We are bringing very limited stuff. Not too much because of course we have to carry it on our backs.
We fly into Lima, Peru on August 14th. Aside from that and our flight home we have no real plans. We hope to let the wind take us where it will. We will be flying home from Rio de Janiero, Brazil on December 20nd. We plan to see Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. A few people have asked if we are missing Ecuador - so we might have to stop in there as well. We are open and willing to go and do whatever.
We are both so excited and can't wait to leave. Liz and I have plans for Friday to go over our travel binder, travel guide books, and watch Motorcycle Diaries. Maybe we'll drink some Pisco Sours too...
I wanted to make sure that everyone is aware that we welcome visitors. Everyone is invited to come meet up with us anywhere down there. So if I didn't invite you personally - this is your invitation. I realize with the long and expensive flight (and all the vaccines needed) it might not be feasible for most, but you are welcome.
We are going to miss our families and friends while away but we have much to look forward to.
We are both hoping to grow and change with our experience abroad. Personally, I hope to gain patience as I tend to be a hurried person. And I've heard you need a lot of patience down there! I hope my Spanish improves (I know it will). And to gain a new outlook... get perspective on shit!
Can't wait and stayed tuned...
We'll be in touch when we land