Ready for Dakar

We are onboard South African Airways anticipating departure. They just handed out socks and toothbrushes, which gave Zach a good giggle.

Sadly, we just found out that a friend of Zach's, Jake, lost his dad last night. Our hearts are heavy because of this. Also we send our well wishes to Tim Tajchman right now as he fights his own battle with cancer. We send our love to both families.

The flight is 7+ hours. We will be tired when we get there!

Zach says: This jet is really cool (giggle giggle). One row has 2 seats on each side and 4 seats in the middle. Sadly tomorrow is the day when I take my malaria pill - it tastes really bad.

Zach was also excited about the "mobile lounge" that took us from one concourse to the other.

Thanks again to everyone for all the support for this trip.

This will be our last mobile post until we are back in US. We'll update via computers as possible and via communications with Todd.

Alyssa, how is Stewart??!!

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