I've got to hand it to FedEx. When they say a package will arrive by 10:30am, they're pretty good about making sure it reaches its destination. At exactly 10:13 this morning, I had my passport in hand with a stamped and signed visa from the Republic of Niger. While I still have thousands of questions about the next few weeks, I spoke with my supervisor over the phone tonight and cleared up at least four or five of them. But despite the unknowns, I have an amazing peace about this trip. Just two days left until the journey begins...