change of plans?

So... just under 12 hours until my flight leaves. I have to say I'm pretty excited. A little nervous, sad to leave my family and friends, but open to a whole new world of adventures. Yesterday I found out that Saibi is taking her 10th grade year at MPA, her first year as well. I'm *SO* relieved, I thought I was going to be a huuuuge loner. So, hoorayyyy Saibi :)

Tonight we phoned MPA to confirm that I have someone to pick me up at the Amritsar airport. It turns out after dozens of confused phonecalls to the security guy who doesnt speak english, and finally to Mrs. Mona, that there's a huge rainstorm over there and it's not safe for us to be climbing Hemkunt. I'm 1/2 disappointed but 1/2 relieved. Instead we'll be going to Anandpur Sahib on Tuesday morning. So I guess it'll be a little easier on me, jetlag-wise.

I just want to take this moment to thank the whole sangat for coming together and showing your support... I couldn't have done it without you.

Wish me luck!

Aaaaand I'm off!

Sat Nam,
Sat Karm Kaur.