Less than 24 hours

In less than 24 hours Jaxon and I will make landfall in Costa Rica. OMG! What am I doing? Am I crazy?! My mother thinks I am. She is still trying to convince me to change my plans and go somewhere that is safer (translate - Camden). I am nervous, but also so excited. I cannot believe our departure time is almost here. I still haven't packed!

FYI, all you worry worts out there (You know who you are!), Costa Rica is very safe. In fact, it is dubbed the "Little Switzerland of Central America." It has no standing army and none of the strife her neighboring countries have had. The ticos (Costa Rican natives) are very friendly and honest people (so I've read - but we'll know more in less than 24 hours!) The only things to watch in Costa Rica are some it's toxic amphibious inhabitants, Traveler's diarhhea (why can I not spell that word!), crazy drivers and natural disasters (i.e. - earthquakes, mudslides, volcanoes, etc.). Not too much to worry about. Shwew.

I really am not worried though, because I am traveling with my Uncle Angelo's spirit watching over us on our trip. He passed away yesterday after a very long illness. He was an amazing man and always bestowed upon me a father's love after my own father (his brother) died when I was 15. My uncle's infectious laughter and smile will be with us through our adventures. I will carry his courage and vivacious spirit with me. I know that he and my dad will be smiling down upon us, keeping us safe. Rest in Peace Uncle Angelo. You will be missed....