t-minus 12 hours

Whew, packing is done. Toothpaste, underwear, shoes. Check, check, check. Now, the wait begins until realization of the first missing/forgotten item.

In 2004, I had an opportunity to travel to Tokyo with the Hitachi Fellowship through UC Berkeley. The drastic difference in food portions had a lasting impression. So, last night I had a hearty dinner of Zachary's pizza and microbrew to tide me over on America portions.

Full belly, packed bags. China here we come!

-nate