But - something happy - I fixed my digital camera! It was taking a long time to 'complete' taking a picture (long shutter speed), meaning it was very sensitive to shaking, plus the pictures just didn't look 'crisp' like they should. This is a Sony 5.1 megapixel camera and it was performing like my el cheapo 3 megapixel. But I fixed it by doing something very simple on the Setup menu - changing the zoom to Precision instead of Smart! Now the shutter speed is fast and the focus is crisp and clear. We're going to the zoo tomorrow, and now my pictures will be good. Yay for me!

P.S. I just mailed three more businesses - Virgin Atlantic, Delta Airlines, and the Jacksonville Zoo - for help with my trip. I know the airlines won't help, but they're travel companies, so I thought it was at least worth a shot... maybe I'll get a lead. And the zoo, well, I'm a J-ville native and I will be walking through rainforests and going on safaris and all... maybe they'd be interested... you never know.

Hmm, the words 'travel company' just made me think of another possibility: STA. Off to mail again...