Not sure where to make this post so ended up here. I am finally packed for ROAR 2. Checked bag and duffel. Will need to make some transfer from roller board to duffel at Federal Terminal before safari camps. I am sure I am taking too much stuff but can leave it in the stored bag at Federal. It is amazing how fast the weight adds up. The new Digital SLR with a couple of lens really adds to the carry on weight. Decided to go cold turkey and leave the small notebook home. Not sure if I can survive not checking the internet every few hours. It is great on Regent with the wireless access in the cabin.

Now the big task is ahead of me. Getting Carol packed. She has been going bananas about this packing thing and the weight restrictions, especially the JNB-CPT-JNB flights where it is a 17.6 lb limit on the carryon.

God willing and if LH is on time we leave on 9/10 in the late afternoon and arrive CPT after LAX-FRA-JNB-CPT on 9/12/08 in the late afternoon. Expect to be tired after two over night flights.

Our long time friends Dave and Mary Elaine Sonksen will be with us.

See all soon in CPT or during the trip. Good journey to all.

Ralph and Carol