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Sunrise illuminating the summit glacier on Mount Kilimanjaro, with ice formations in the foreground and a sea of clouds in the background.

Month: July 2016

zürich, switzerland

Happy Wednesday!

After a very long flight, I arrived in Zürich, Switzerland. What made it long? Unfortunately there was a baby crying the entire flight! It’s not they way you want an overnight flight to go. I felt so bad for the baby, and the mother was beside herself. I can’t imaging what was bothering that baby, but something was going on. I don’t think anyone slept on that flight. So needless to say, I will probably sleep on this next flight – another 7+ hour flight.

So an update on my flight from Zürich to Nairobi: Ironically, the plane I flew in from NYC was the same plane I am taking to Nairobi, with the same exact seat! But I did change seats, so two girls that were traveling together could also sit together. And selfishly, I switched because here seat had no one next to it. It made for a more enjoyable flight and I think I actually slept a little.

Flying to Nairobi is always fascinating – people come here for so many reasons – from holiday to mission work to business to visiting friends and family. On this trip I met Brooke, the girl in the aisle next to me, who came in from Boston where she is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. She works with challenged and disabled children in Boston, using music as therapy and she is also working on a similar program for both Nairobi and Uganda. The program sounds amazing and the healing it is doing unbelievable. So with all that is happening in this world – from our insane election to the numerous acts of terrorism – it’s hearing about work like this that gives you hope that humanity and goodness are not lost. With that, I will say goodnight….

getting ready to depart…

I had a great stopover in NYC. My sister and brother-in-law made a FABULOUS 4th of July BBQ. Grilled Skirt Steak with Cimichurri Sauce, Grilled Marinated Chicken, Garlic Butter Grilled Corn-on-the-Cob and Grilled Sweet Potatoes to name a few of the dishes.

And today I went shopping for a few last minute items, then got a haircut, and then lunch at Cassis – the French bistro in my sisters village.
The big worry today – the weight of my two checked bags! I’m happy to say – no weight issues!!!!!


So how did I celebrate?


A glass of wine – of course! It was a delicious Super Tuscan.😊

So, we board in 15 minutes. The next post will be from Switzerland where I connect to Nairobi. Until tomorrow…

happy 4th of july!

After packing, repacking and repacking again as my two bags were stuffed to the max and were close to the 50 pound limit, I’m finally off on my adventure! This morning I’m headed to New York City to spend the night with my sister and brother-in-law, and then tomorrow night I’m off to Nairobi. See you in a month Nashville!

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