Thursday, September 3, 2009

"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." St. Augustine

September 3rd, the day of.  Today is the day I begin exploring another 'chapter' of this wonderful planet.

I haven't really been able to sleep all week and last night was no different: fell asleep at 2 (thank god for old school iron chef being on) and was up at 7.  My stomach is churning with anxiousness, and all I really want to do right now is be at the airport and getting on the plane.

I have everything pretty much done...except for a few randoms still left to throw in the suitcases (which both of them still have plenty of room in which I am completely shocked I was able to pull that off); a haircut still to get; and picking up and depositing my last real paycheck.

The flight will be easy part of this day...connecting in London and not having to leave the terminal I arrive at will be good...in Budapest though it may be a challenge.  Here's hoping my bags get there on time for one thing, and another that the people at the shuttle bus counter speak English, so I don't look like a psycho American pointing at a piece of paper with an address screaming TAKE ME HERE!  But really, this shuttle bus is supposed to be cheaper than a cab ride to my hotel, and I have a 100% less of a chance to be ripped off by them.

All in all, I'm ready for this.  I've been counting down the days since I signed up for the program, and the day is finally here.  I will update again once I'm settled down in Budapest.

See everyone on the other side.

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