Visa Success!

Got word today that my Visa has been issued. What a tremendous weight that has been lifted! Now my journey feels much more real and much more permanent. It's surreal knowing that I have a mark in my passport that gives me free entry into that country for the next year.

In packing news, I have finally accepted that I need to bring about half of the jeans that I packed. Also, I am debating on if I want to bring my pink suitcase instead of the rolling duffel. Which will win? My Type-A desire to have a completely matching luggage set? Or my desire to have a larger suitcase and therefore more packing space? Wait, was that a real question? Pfshh...