predeparture hello

Count Down...3 days...eek! So heres the plan: I leave in 3 days from JFK at 520 pm on the 22rd, and land on the 23th in Johannesburg at 710 pm. From there im staying in Johannesburg for orientation then its on to Durban. The forecast for Durban all week: mid 70's...kinda awesome. The time difference is 7 hours, sort of a pain, but oh well. I'll have email access (same as always: kmack@bates.edu), and AIM, and while I can't skype using SITs internet, there are internet cafes nearby. Ok, so this is really just to see if i know how the heck this thing works...so i guess I'll write again in Africa...AHHH, incredibly scary and exciting!