have a safe trip paula!  what you're doing is so cool, and it is something that j & i will do in the future.  he took time off a few years ago and traveled through south america.  it changed his life.

is your mac email still working?  i see that you're checking out barcelona (we went there in october).  there are some amazing restaurants that i want to send you info.  anyway, can't wait to read your updates.