45 days to go!

We are now 45 days away from leaving for our around the world six month tour. We have our one way tickets to Budapest, Hungary and have secured our first four nights at www.budabab.com, a nice american hosted bed and breakfast. Our itineray is tenative and as follows: October 2-7, Budapest, Hungary October 7-10, Slovenia October 10-20, Croatia October 20-Nov. 1, Bavarian Alps, Germany with Melissa's parents. Nov. 1-15, Prague, Czech Republic Nov. 15-30, Madrid, teaching english Dec. 1- 31, Thailand Jan 1-15 ,Vietnam Jan 15-30, Laos February, March, Australia and New Zealand March 31, Portland, Oregon We are making all the final plans...after reading an article in the Oregonian about techie travelers we have decided to purchase an IPAQ pocket pc that will allow us to transfer our photos and update our blog site wirelessly. We have almost finished our rounds of shots and exams, tetnus, hep a and b, malaria, etc... and have set our move date out of the penthouse in the pearl for August 30th. We will be staying with friends for the month of Septemeber. Any takers? Minnie, the adorable chihuahua, will be well kept in Hillsboro during the six months, and cars and belongings will be stored. We purchased the plastic compression bags for our backpacks after we did a practice packing activity and found very little room left in our backpacks. Six months and one bag each, ugh. Melissa's parents have decided to join us in Germany and will fly from Nashville, TN to Munich on October 20 until October 31. We will be there for Oktoberfest! Prost! While there, we will be staying in military housing.