Here and back again......

I am less than 84 days from landing at Amman, Jordan and begin my travels in Israel. To start I am becoming very good friends with Cindy B......she will be my roommate and we are already finishing each others sentences. She is an amazing lady. I am very grateful for this new and special relationship. I have been reading historical books (Cindy has given me)and some fictional to understand and feel the people I will soon meet and their surroundings. If anyone has a suggestion..please share. I am also trying to add to my exercise and diet to be in good health and shape for the days of walking. Then there is the mundane stuff, like finding light and yet expandable luggage. Again suggestions are welcomed. I am grinning ear to ear as I type. I haven't been this excited in quite awhile. Shalom to you all...Lisa