Our bags are packed, and it is just a matter of hours before we are on our way to Madrid. I just have to keep reminding myself that as long as I have my passport and funds then anything else left behind can be bought in Spain.

One of the important things to keep in our carry on is our toothbrush and toothpaste. Our flight leaves at 10:00 am and we will arrive in Madrid at 7a.m. That toothpaste and toothbrush is going to really help us (and those around us) feel better. :)  Choosing the right snacks to carry on as well as the right reading material is also key. Finally, based on experience, one of the hardest things to do is going to be staying awake on Thursday. We just have to do our best to sleep as much as we can on the plane.

Our next post will be about our experience on the flight, finding our apartment, and checking in with our new school!