Now I know why I paid 200$ for my flight from Florida to Peru. Imagine a 6 hour flight with only your mp3 player and two sodukos as entertainment! I also made the unwise decision of not buying a meal before boarding. Not only does the airline not provide any complementry snacks or beverages, they do not have any meals (only chips or nuts). Thi is what made my flight so long. My neighbour seemed to find an effective way to pass the time: one scotch at a time... A...

As I lie in bed, waiting for my alarm to go off, it really hasn't sunk in yet that I will be travelling for 85 days. All I am thinking about is the inventory of everything I need to take with me, making sure I don't forget anything. I get up. I cannot wait for my alarm anymore. It is 5h45. As I get ready, still hung over from the going away party that Samad so kindly organized the night before I worry about not being late. I thank Samad and Jamea for their exce...