Greetings From Munich!

Hello! I am not even sure how much of my trip is over at this point, and how much I still have to go. It's been very long, and I am groggy - to say the least. When I landed in Germany, I found a chair massage and was able to rest for a while on some very comfortable couches. I am now in a "Napcab" where you can sleep and use the internet for about 15 Euro per hour. I think it's the best $19 invested to get a good nap in before another long flight (Or at least lay flat for a while without worrying about someone running off with your bag). I just had one flight from Boston to Munich and I have finished waiting my first six hours in the airport, I just have another six in the airport and then off for the 11 hours to Johannesburg. I have a quick jump to Walvis Bay and then it will be Saturday afternoon, and I am there. I wanted to mention also that my three 50lb bags have all flown free of charge!

I just wanted to make a small connection with home while I had the opportunity. I did not realize how hard it would be to leave my family - until I did. It was daunting when I realized I wouldn't be able to give my amazing mother another hug for the next year. I have been blessed so much already I do not have any doubts that there are some amazing times to follow throughout this year. I look forward to every minute of it.