Takeoff!

I write this from a business hotel in Narita, awaiting our flight to Thailand in the morning. After doing one last run through all our stuff to complete a proper packing list, the fam ran us over to the shinkansen station to see us off.

I'm sure they have the same concerns any parent would have for their kids in such a situation, but I know they're excited for us as well--a trip around the world is a dream of her dad's that we get to live out for him.

Our bags are packed and we've said our goodbyes. Next stop: Bangkok!