short absence

it's time for an update. (and the promise to be more diligent about posting now that the trip is upon me)

while home in wisconsin, i acquired items for the trip.
1. i purchased a new digital camera, which is not just for the trip, but will be heavily used on the trip.
2. i purchased a traveler's backpack. with the help of the man at REI, i think this will be a good fit.
3. i purchased a new pair of "real shoes" (according to my father) so i would not be walking around in my flipflops.


Also while in Wisconsin, i attended a world music drumming workshop. At this workshop, i sang songs and danced dances from Ghana, so i think that was a good warm-up for my trip to the Gambia.

I can't believe it's only 3 weeks away.
Today i have a doctor's appointment to get shots. So i'll post later on that.