I almost can’t believe it, but TODAY IS THE DAY THAT WE LEAVE FOR AFRICA.

After months of dreaming, planning, and anticipation, it’s finally here. Our bags are (mostly) packed, and our farewell tour (which stretched from Manhattan to Brooklyn to Indianapolis to Champaign to Galesburg to Chicago) has concluded. (Thanks to everyone who came out to see us and/or sheltered us at various stops along the way! We love you all.) We’re just finishing up some last-minute details, and then, before you know it, we’ll be boarding the plane …

Catch you on the flip side!