Two Weeks Til Lift Off!

I'm counting down the days now til I fly out!  Last week I spent my time in Fort Collins with some great friends that I'm going to miss dearly, but those seven days helped get me ready to go.  Along with saying goodbye to my favs, I got to spend some time preparing for this epic adventure.  I finally got my passport and visa in the mail.  I also had coffee with Shelby, another ag major at CSU that I will be traveling with, to try to make some type plan for after we land.  Thursday I spent an evening with the Frasiers (aka the Fo Co New Zealanders).  We looked through pictures and they helped me create a list of some of the best places to go in NZ.  Without this couple, I would not be going to New Zealand (or at least not this semester).

Along with becoming mentally and emotionally more prepared for New Zealand, I also went shopping!!! (P.s. if anyone is looking to buy hiking stuff, DO IT NOW!)  I am now the proud owner of a 65L backpacking-backpack, a 15 degree sleeping bag, a waterproof shell , several pairs of wool socks, a smart wool hat, and water treatment tablets (all at least 40% off regular price).

So, as you can tell, I'm EXCITED!  Two weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!