[Gerbiljiujitsu]

alright guys, the first update. I'm at the airport waiting on my flight. Dress comfortably and check the baggage laws for your airline. I was lucky enough to find out that international flights to Brazil allow you 2 checked bags at 70lbs each without an additional charge. It's the only country in the world that allows this (or at least the woman at the counter told me that and it appeared to be true after reviewing the standards). You can also take a laptop in a carrying case and it doesnt count as a carry on...nice to know when you're planing a long trip.