Thanks for the good news about Vuyatel, Ngaire. Excellent internet is a welcome amenity.

We broke down & got the rolling duffels (6 lbs). We are packing for a four week trip, including a stop in Paris to join June, Ngaire's sister, for two days at the French Open tennis tournament. Gary got all of my things into the one bag (except for camera & computer). Weight is 21.2 pounds (9.7 kilos). I think his weighed in at around 23 pounds (10.1 kilos). Like Marcie said - thank goodness for the laundry service. Wear one outfit while the other one is in the wash.

Thank you for the good intel on the change at Federal Air, Ngaire. We will have to weigh the backpacks to make sure we are under the weight limits.

Ken, those pictures are awesome. Love the one of the leopardess and cub in the tree (along with every other one of them ;p)

We leave on Saturday. Safe travels to all.

Cheers, Anne