As of today I have 8/13 before the big trip - 8 days in this house until the movers arrive and 13 days in Santa Fe before flying to Bangkok. At this point the house looks like a terrorist group has come in and destroyed the place. I have to keep reminding myself that I did that! It's all part of packing up everything to put into storage.
Packing for the trip is difficult in another way. With snow still on the ground, trying to pack for very hot and very humid requires a lot of imagination. All I can think of is my warm hoodie and ski jacket. My guide book recommends that I not bring any clothes and just buy everything there. After all, Thailand makes many of the clothes that we wear, so why not buy it there and cheaper? This is really tempting as I try to pack 8 months worth of clothes in one suitcase.
To date, the most difficult part of the trip is leaving Kitty behind. She has moved to her new temporary home with a wonderful couple and seems to be settling in. I visit to see how the transition is going, but I think the visits are more about me getting used to leaving her behind.
It's all coming together and soon I'll be ramblin again and hopefully, sending you photos and updates along the way.