Almost a month after the original...

We have been preparing very slowly for the upcoming trip.  Thinking about staying in NYC the day/night before the international departure.  Also, we will probably spend an overnight at the JFK airport when we return.  An exciting feature to our travels is the inclusion of a 10.1" ASUS Netbook (nicknamed, "little guy") in our carry-on.  It will allow us to back-up photos & videos, keep a detailed journal/diary and of course track our expenses.  Another asset of "little guy"  is the ability to Skype and check emails when we are in a hotspot.  More to come...