We've made it to Ethiopia! We're thrilled to be here and can't wait to experience the culture and country within the next few days. Our trip and flights went well. We drove across the state to Sioux Falls where we met up with my sister who gave us a ride to the airport. Thanks Ashley :) It was extra fun because, it was her first day working on the floor of her nursing job! We got checked in, snapped some pictures and off we went. Props to Ashley for talking herself out of a parking ticket at the airport as well!
And, we were off. A quick flight to Chicago and then the 10 hour 45 minute flight to Istanbul. We took Turkish air which took exceptional care of us- excellent food, little 'traveler packs' of handy things like warm socks, a mini toothbrush and headphones. We slept quite a bit and the flight didn't feel nearly as long as I thought it would. Overall, not bad at all. Our connecting flight to Addis was good as well.
We arrived in Ethiopia- Wes got in line to buy our visas and I went to exchange our money. Customs took a long time until they opened up more windows of people working. We made it to baggage to discover that- our luggage didn't make it. We're hopeful it will be there tomorrow and we'll got pick it up. So, please keep praying for our luggage and the shoes. We are staying at Morning Coffee House they have been very welcoming and gracious. Today, we're taking it easy. Nice to have a quiet day before our exciting and intense week ahead.
So glad you made it safely. I, too, hope you get your luggage soon - some in our embassy group went 4 days without their luggage! Birtikan and her family is amazing!! You will absolutely love being there! (They welcomed us with open arms even though we were not able to stay there!)
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all and praying for a wondering in-country stay!! Exciting!!!!
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