Three weeks and counting

Three weeks left and there's still so much to do and so much going on. It's getting to that point where I can't sleep too well (hence the 4 a.m. post) in anticipation of having so much going on. Thankfully most everything is set for Costa Rica!

Tiffany and I have put in our notices at work and my last day is Tuesday! Wednesday I head out with my sister, Kim to meet up with our dad and recently-stationed-in-Tuscon brother, Adam for some backpacking and sightseeing.

In preparation for the Tuscon trip I've been making some dehydrated meals (for the backpacking), using modified recipes/techniques from Chef Glenn. I've been honing in my dehydrating skills for years and learn something new each time! I hope we are able to make it to Finca Salverde to check out the solar dehydrator!

On the C.R. front, we've finalized arrangements for Finca Quijote de Esperanza and Rainsong; purchased Insurance through World Nomands; gathered nearly all the gear we wanted to get (and then some) from various online clearance, as well as local thrift and sporting goods shops. All that's left is the Gear Inventory (which we'll post eventually), solidifying banking details, and getting student loans and other debts put on deferment/arranging payments.

For now though we'll bide our time by catching up with friends, Austin and Sheila whom are coming tonight!