I can hardly believe we are a little over a week out from departure.  It is amazing to me how fast the time has passed.  It is a reminder of how quickly the month will go and that is why I want to soak it all up and relish in every moment.  All I have done in preparation is buy a few travel size toiletries.  I need to get on the ball! I will get into Madrid a day before the rest of the group.  I am rooming with some ASU students at the hotel.  It should be nice getting to know some new people.  I will post again when I leave on the 29th.  :)