Off we go!

And away we go! Our group of 7/9 is checked in and awaiting departure at the Phoenix airport. We will fly to Washington DC for the night and then join our other 2 team members before departing for Ethiopia and then Malawi! We had quite the adventure going through check in and security with all of our equipment and action packers! They thoroughly inspected our audiometers and audioscan, but we had friendly TSA workers, even one with hearing aids! Everyone is happily settled with lunch as we wait to board. Here are some quotes from us about our excitement regarding the trip! "I'm leveled our right now....talk to me again in 4 hours" - Alex "I'm excited to begin the journey!" - Mandy "I miss my family and dogs! This doesn't feel quite real yet." - Dr. McBride Talk to you later!