I'm so excited for you!! The preparation for a longer stay are staggering!! I am really considering taking a laptop this trip. I just bought one about a month ago and I love it. You might want to pack a 3 prong adapter. I have an older home, so I had to have some handy. Most of the rooms that I have stayed in have few outlets and those with 3 prong are almost always in use for frig, tv, etc. Good thing is,,,little room is needed to pack this! LOL

I have already started preparation and I don't leave till mid December. I do have all my Christmas shopping done!! Yeah!!! Not wrapped yet, but I'll get there. Can't wait to start reading your reports...they will help me survive my wait!! Have a fantastic time!!