I flew to New York (specifically, Islip and Bohemia) first to visit my Aunt Barbara (dad's sister) and my Mema (Dad's Mom). My Mema brightens my life with her genuine sense of the world and somewhat innocent perception of it all. She shows her age by repeating her statements and questions and by making us repeat ours because she is losing her hearing slowly but surely. Other than that, she does not at all seem like the almost 89 year old woman that she is. My Mema is cool because she sports Nike sneakers that are bright white. I love it. How awesome is that? (See picture above). She has so much love to give and I love that quality about her!
My Aunt Barbara has been amazing and is treating me like a Queen. I feel a connection with her like no other and that is always a neat thing.
Off to the airport bright and early tomorrow. I fly on Eithad Airways and if their website paints an accurate picture of the type of plane I will be on for 15 hours, then I will be a happy girl. How do you say 'posh' in Nepalese? I just pray I make my connecting flight and that my baggage meets me in Kathmandu on 7/28/08.
Hugs!
2 comments:
Hi Jessi!
I'll be thinking of you on the long flight. So glad you got to pay a visit to Mema before you left. She looks great! (and so do you and Barbara, of course -- can't say we didn't get good genes, right?).
I'm so proud of you for making this trip and will check back frequently to read about your experiences. This is such a great adventure!!
Big hugs to you from Chicago!
Hi Jessi, Im so glad you are in Nepal. Im so proud of you. I miss you already. Had such a great but short visit. I will read your blogs the entire time you are away. Thanks for making N.Y. your first visit of your adventure. Love your aunt Barbara
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