We're off to a GREAT start. My sisters (Toni and Betty) took us to the Sunport at 6:00AM and the United folks were gracious and booked our bags ALL THE WAY THRU to Addis!!! YEAH We had our doubts that they would do this since we didn't book the entire journey through them. We were dreading having to get all (6) bags at JFK and book on Emarites Air, but all to no avail!
Yes I said SIX bags! We decided to splurge and prayed that the airlines would give us a break. However, that, too, was to no avail. They only allow 1 bag for domestic flights and since we weren't booked out of the U.S. with them we were charged for 2 bags each! YIKES It was still alot cheaper than shipping a box or two (as experienced travelers to Ethiopia had told us)
We had plenty of time so Toni, Betty, Charlie and I shared a last breakfast together for awhile and we also got our last green chili fix for at least a year (unless someone brings us some ALISON)!
We watched out first iPod movie (Across the Universe) and that was a kick - THANK YOU THANK YOU Clint & Jessica. This is quite the toy and I've figured out ALOT. I just downloaded a bunch of Podcasts for the JFK to Dubai flight so I can catch up on alot of programs we usually enjoy, but have been way to busy to listen to/watch.
We arrived in DC 45 minutes early so Charlie plugged in to recharged the iPod and do some email and I went off to meet Lidia. Lidia is the sister of Lillian, whom we will be working with in Bahir Dar and asked us to carry a laptop to her sister.
We're off to JFK where we have a 5 hour layover and then it's off on the Emarites Air flight to Dubai where we hope to have a hotel room for about 9 hours. We hope to clean up and roam the city to have a meal and some exercise and maybe 4 or 5 hours sleep and then off to catch a 8:00AM flight to Addis Monday morning.
Our next updates should have more interesting stuff soooo - thanks for checking in and we'll update either in Dubai or Addis.
Love & Peace,
Dee
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Didn't realize that you were leaving so early.
Called the house a few times!
Ah well, safe travels and God Speed!
Clint & Jessi
Hope life is beautiful and rewarding in Ethiopia!
Enjoy your travels. Your stay there will be interesting!
Thank you, thank you for the blog. Now we don't have to imagine your life (and you know how we make can things up); we'll get the real thing.
Blessings for the journey.
Now you get to teach me one more thing, since I've never read--or posted to-- a blog before. I look forward to keeping up with your adventures, and wish you a wonderful year.
Paul
We can't wait to hear about all of your adventures. We miss you!! Have a safe trip!
Love ya,
Kristin & Joaquin
Hope you are sleeping and/or touring Dubai as I write. We already miss you! Moses and Henry had solo parts in the children's choir performance today! Safe travels and God bless.
Barbara
Dang. You people are wacked.
Not to say that it doesn't sound interesting. Sort of.
We send hugs and love. The kids are sending virtual kisses. Maybe not so virtual my screen is all slobered now. Safe travels.
hi i hope your enjoying your life in africa.
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