Gear check and medicine

The more I learn about this adventure, I have to laugh! You are pretty much on your own as far as medical, so it's better to have everything just in case. I called my doctor to get some medicines take with me. When I asked her if she could prescribe an altitude medicine for my Africa trip, she replied, "What are you doing there, climbing Kilimanjaro". "Actually, yes," was my answer. She had to do some research and call me back. I guess not many people ask her for altitude medicine here in Northwest Indiana :). I was going through what gear I had tonight to see what I might need to rent out there or buy before I leave. My husband got quite a kick out of me trying to stuff extra layers of clothes into my daypack, and me putting on my fleece and pack to see how it all feels. I think I've read more reviews on various gear from rain pants to water bottles that I could probably get hired at REI just from my web searching knowledge now. I love it!

Plane Ticket, check.

Well, my plane ticket is purchased and there's no turning back! I leave June 29th and get back July 14th. I cannot wait!!