Saturday, June 16, 2007

Farewell Arizona...

Well friends, here goes. The first turkey is off and onto Istanbul!! My flight leaves at 8:30 this morning. I must admit, I have been quite busy and stressed a bit trying to pack for two months. Thank goodness for my mom who can compact luggage like no other!

I am antsy in anticipation to leave, but also saddened by the fact that I will be gone from my family for two months (the longest I think I have gone ever!). Please pray for peace of mind. Also, this is my first international flight taken alone. EVER. Please pray for guidance, wisdom, and discernment while I am on this adventure.

Here is my itinerary, fyi:
Phoenix to Detroit (8:35am)
Detroit to Paris (7:05pm)
Paris to Istanbul (10:05am)

Once I land in Istanbul (on the European side), I will take a bus to a hydrofoil boat, which I will then take to the Asian side of the city to be picked up. My dad's good friends will be picking me up there and letting me stay a few days with them. How wonderful, eh?

Well, I need to leave for the airport now. Thanks for supporting me always and loving me well!! I will send an update as soon as I am safe and sound in the Old City, Istanbul. Love you all!

blessings,
Anneliese

1 comment:

Susan said...

Hi Anneliese,
Our prayers are with you and the other two turkeys, whom we sent off tonight to meet you there in Istanbul. We can't wait to hear about your adventures in Turkey :)
We love you all,
Susan & Gene