Pre-Departure

Everyone seems to have one question: Are you excited?

I am packed (three bags, yes, three!) and I'm leaving tomorrow evening via Frankfurt.

I'm remarkable calm. I think after six months of talking about going to Israel-Palestine, reading up on what I will be able to visit, deciding on what my first tours will be...it is so sureal to know I'll finally be there on Tuesday.

Obviously, I'm excited. I will be able to touch the ancient stones and walk among, talk to and experience the living stones. It's overwhelming...the idea of embarking on a journey so big I feel I can't yet truly understand how big it will be.

Oh yes. I'm excited.