T- Minus 11 and counting

The countdown has begun. I feel almost as if I am one of the characters from Apollo 13 making my way to the shuttle. Who knows what lies before us on the upcoming journey. So many uncertainties, but so much fun at the same time. However; we wont be walking on the moon, but rather on the streets of cities such as Brussels, Rome, Amsterdam, and Vienna. I feel that I am locked in with the rest of the crew on the upcoming mission. Courtney and Alex Smith, and Blake Barcus. We're ready and the final preparations are being made.

• Backpack- Check
• Hygiene products- Check
• Towel and blankets- Check and check
• Tickets- Check
• Reservations for hostels- Check
• Clothes- Check(For Ryan and Alex at least)

Before we know it we'll be on a plane via Switzerland to brave other countries and people for 19 days. A little nerve racking when you think about it, and definitely getting more and more scary as the time draws near, but at the same time, what an experience this will be. So... From the flight deck, this is so long for now. We'll have a sign off before we leave on May 10th. Until then. Enjoy.