Last day at work before sabbatical

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I can't believe that I won't be working for the next 3 months. Gasp! Right now, I'm finishing up some last minute work stuff. Tomorrow is packing day.

Here's the plan so far:
  • Fly from SFO to Buenos Aires
    (Thanks to a generous gift of miles from Li's sister. Thank you!)

  • Spend 2 days in Buenos Aires before flying to El Calafate (Patagonia area)

  • Day-hike on a glacier

  • 5 day hike through Torres del Paine National Park in Chile

  • Free time (maybe see some penguins)

  • Somehow make our way to Lima, Peru where we'll stay for 2 nights with family friends
    (Thanks Dora & family for this lovely gift)

  • Acclimate in Cusco for a few days...

  • 4 day hike to Machu Picchu - we got a pass!!!

  • Free time (maybe see the Amazon jungle)

  • When December rolls around, Li will spend some time in New York with his family & I will volunteer in Africa with my friend Suzzy.
    (Thanks Suzzy for doing all the research and planning. I really appreciate it!)
 I'll post trip updates along the way....

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