MDRS: Preparing to go

So, this is the first post detailing my mission to Mars! (Also cleverly known as Utah.) I'm insanely nervous and excited all at the same time. A few links:

the crew mission reports
webcams
mdrs homepage

I think this is the lightest I've ever packed traveling. I am going to be one smelly person come the end of this adventure. First is going to be the actual journey. I'm getting rerouted through Atlanta, which is going to be harrowing. I've never flown alone, much less had to transfer planes anywhere. With the holiday rush it's going to be maddening.

My first flight leaves at 8ish, which means we have to get up at 4am to get down to the airport and stand in line for security and what not. Hopefully I will only have one checked back and a sleeping bag to carry-on. If I can manage things correctly that should be about all. Hurrah for traveling light! This also means I'm going to be very bored during layover. But that's all right. I have to read up on the telescope specs and what not.

See you on the other side, hopefully!

LLL