where i'm going

people keep asking me where vanuatu is. here's the wikipedia article, which should give you some idea.

it's nearly three months 'til i leave, but that doesn't stop impatient little me from planning as much as i can. right now, i'm working on the packing list. because i'll be travelling about amongst the several islands of vanuatu, i need to pack light. i am therefore following much of the advice of the genius site OneBag.com, which has given me tips on tooth powder (packs smaller and lighter than toothpaste), a tiny bottle of shaving oil instead of a big can of shaving cream, super-absorbent viscose towels, what mosquito netting packs smallest, &c.

it's fun. one of the few things i enjoy more than planning for a trip is actually taking one. so i'm in my element now.

the lack of recent updates is mostly because i've been very, very busy. lots of people were born in june, so there are birthday functions, and of course june means weddings, and there's music to work on, and several (smaller!) trips this summer to plan. meanwhile my job description seems to get wider and fuller with every passing week. it's great fun, except for when i get cranky for lack of a chance to eat. i think i'll go grab some food now.