On March 28th, I will leave the United States for five months. My around-the-world adventure will begin! In the past few months, I have quit my job, sold my condo, updated my technology (camera, iPOD, laptop, global phone - that's a feat for a technology late-joiner), and planned a loose itinerary for my travels. What fun it has been!
This past week, I've worked on getting visas for Ethiopia, China and Uganda. My passport is currently in Washington D.C. at the Uganda Embassy. Next week, I will go to San Francisco to get my Vietnamese visa. So many things to do! So many things learned. My new favorite website is the US State Department (http://travel.state.gov/). I had no idea there were so many requirements to get into other countries. My naive Western view of things had me thinking I can go anywhere and do anything. The Russian Embassy website convinced me otherwise (won't be going there!).
I also am getting together with friends before I leave (see below). The most difficult thing about my trip is saying goodbye for awhile. Today I wrote a letter to my residents telling them I have resigned my position. Tomorrow I will get together with my staff and tell them the news. One more step of closure and step toward what God has planned next. I'm excited!
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LOOK AT MY LITTLE BLOGGING PROTIGE! It makes my heart happy to see that you have successfully blogged an entry....and PICTURES, too! You're well on your way to becoming the blogging expert I knew you could be ; ) Can't wait to follow along with your fabulous adventures!!!!
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