Just Beginning...

Per the advice of a co-worker and viewing friends update travel blogs, I've decided to join the masses and start my own. This blog is intended to update family and friends on my endeavors abroad, house my photos, and serve as a site to which I can return for some good memories after I repatriate to the United States.

So far, I've been compiling supplies and clothing for my trip. The backpack to the right is my luggage, a Kelty Red Cloud 90L internal frame pack. It is truly massive, and should have no problem holding my clothing (mostly scrubs), toiletries, sleeping bag, and, of course, gifts.

A few days ago I bought a new camera, since Las Vegas proved the old digital camera to be on the fritz. This one boasts 16 megapixels and a 5x zoom, so I have no excuse (save my photographic ineptitude) to not bring back many quality pictures of The Gambia. On Google Images there are some great pictures of the Banjul and Serrekunda areas, and I am really anticipating viewing the Gambian landscape and culture with my own eyes. It certainly will be different than Connecticut.

Here's hoping I don't get too sunburned...