Whew...packing done!

Took last 2 days off to take care of many last minute details: call airline-make sure we each are allowed to check 2 bags for free (Yes) & if we can check those bags through to Nairobi so we don't have to deal with them in Amsterdam (MAYBE-need to ask at PDX tomorrow), register our trip details with US Embassy-Nairobi, create itinerary & ER contact list for key family members, get cash from bank, get absentee election ballots-figure out confusing ballot measures, move bicycle to basement, wash car-cut grass-pickup downed apples, do & fold laundry, see chiropractor, email Nairobi acquaintance re dates we're there, collect spare pair of glasses for Ray of Hope volunteer already in Kenya...and of course, PACK!  Kate & I each have a Rick Stevens carry-on plus a day-pack. Also have a duffel bag with medical supplies, gifts & personal stuff that wouldn't fit in our carry-ons.  Also have 2 Ray of Hope duffel bags we packed last week. My brother agreed to take us to the airport in the morning so that helps a lot.  Expect my next post may be from the airport or Amsterdam on Sunday after we arrive.