The Journey Begins

So tonight I head to Laos. Now, the top three lines here the journey there, the bottom three the journey back, and it looks a little crazy:

I also have to get to LAX. My Southwest flight to LA has been delayed, and won't arrive until 12:05 am. My flight to Taipei doesn't leave until 1:55, but if this flight is delayed any more that will cut things a little too close for comfort.

Luckily I am a pretty expert packer at this point, between living in China for a year, studying abroad in HK, and flying cross-country for college. I even have a fair amount of room left for souvenirs (like Kate and Siggy's wedding present, since I will miss their wedding). My Nook is loaded up with books, and my devices are charged since apparently there is a new rule at security checkpoints that may require you to turn on your devices (you know, make sure there are no bombs inside or anything).

I am antsy, especially with the flight delay. This is my longest journey yet (something around 30 hours). The other intern at the Embassy in Laos, Emily, will meet me at the airport. I will be living at the City Inn Hotel in Vientiane. Only a few minutes walk to work at the Embassy every day! I am pretty excited. I will update more from the road!