The Planning Nightmare is Almost Over…

It’s not the first time I’ve been to the Philippines, but it is the first time leaving our home there and exploring the islands.  Things have been pretty rushed.  I’ve generally been off from work just after the start of November, but planning this trip has taken up all my time since then.  Basically, it’s been like a full time job – and now I see why travel agents are still employed.  I couldn’t have done any of this without the support of my family.  Not just the ones in the Philippines, whom I’ll be seeing face-to-face in a week, but the ones here, too.  And then there’s a really good friend of mine who’s lending me her fancy hiking backpack, which potentially saves me $200! Continue reading