Well here I sit in the hotel lobby as we wait for our shuttle to the airport. Thankfully we all made it safe to New York yesterday AND we successfully navigated the subways to go exploring in Manhattan. We took a river cruise around the statue of liberty and up the Hudson a ways which was a highlight for everyone. We also walked to ground zero and checked out Times Square. While most of us were running on 1-4 hours of sleep, we did really well and managed to make it through the whole day. That goodness!
Our flight leaves for Africa at 11:20 this morning. We are all anticipating the long (18 hours!) flight, but all very anxious to be on our way. Hopefully the entertainment system on the plane will keep us occupied!
Here’s some comments from Theo:
Yesterday was bombing i loved it . i have already been to NY before but to see Times Square the second time was super cool. i cant wait to get to africa!!!!!
Thank you everyone for your prayers and comments and love that we all feel from you as we begin this journey. I’ll try to post again on the other side!
†peace.
Elizabeth
Dear Cathleen & Abbers –
I hope you two ladies are having a BLAST so far on your trip – I am so excited to hear all the details and see your pictures. . have a wonderful, wonderful time!
New York was probably SO fun for Abbie to see!
Have a safe flight — I feel for the 18 hours on the airplane…my word. Abbers. . you can’t dance and jump around on that long flight – you might get a little restless!
I hope you have a wonderful flight and I am thinking of you both and so excited for your experiences that lie ahead of you in the next couple of weeks . . . have a blast!
Love,
Charlee
Thanks for the blog posting.
You all are being thought of as the hours of the day go by.
I hope you can get some rest during the long flight, so you are ready to enjoy Africa, a world away!
Love and Blessings
Hey All,
Sounds like you had a fantastic time in New York. I hope the flight to Africa went well. I can’t wait to see your first update. I will be praying for all of you! Have fun and be safe.
Carmen
hi cathy & abbie today is aug 2nd was just wondering how everything is going. looking forward to reading about the trip. is it hot minnesota is 85degrees. love and wishes to all be safe. love mom & grandma