I am finally packed and ready to head to the airport, but first a good night of sleep.

Clifford the Big Red Suitcase is all packed as well as my carry-on and backpack.

I have to be up early for the long drive to the airport.

I will cross the San Mateo bridge for the first time in almost four years.

Then I have to check in my car at the parking provider and take a shuttle to the airport.

Then it is time to get checked in and wait for my flight.

I will have two flights tomorrow. First, an 11 hour flight to Tokyo and then an almost seven hour flight on to Bangkok.

I will probably watch a movie or two, but will hopefully get some sleep as I arrive in the dead of night and will not get to the airport until the wee hours of Sunday morning.

Then some rest during the day to be ready to teach on Monday.

Steven