Category Archives: travel

We’re home!

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Laura

After a bit of a miscommunication with our airport ride (BWI is a long way from Philly!) and a train ride home, we are back and ready to go to sleep! And I’m sorry if this is a bit of … Continue reading →

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A little homesick but still having a great time

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Laura

It’s hard to believe that we’ve been in Greece for three weeks!  We are driving back to Athens tomorrow, via Meteora, and then will have one more full day in Athens before we fly home on Wednesday.  I must admit, … Continue reading →

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Dinner at 10:30?

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Laura

Hello everyone!  It’s 7:30 pm, Greek time, and we just woke up from a nap not long ago.  Our schedule in Greece is so different from our typical schedule in the US!  We wake up around 7:30-8:00, eat breakfast, end … Continue reading →

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Better early than never…

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Laura

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEAH!!!!  (We’re in Kallikratia now, Nik’s mom’s hometown in the north, near Thessalonica.  We don’t have easy Internet access [i.e. we have to walk a couple blocks and pay] so here’s your birthday wishes a little early. We … Continue reading →

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We’re here!

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Laura

We arrived safely in Greece and are enjoying a first day of getting used to the time zone and the weather, and resting up.  We’re also trying to rest my foot to prepare it for lots of walking!  Right now, … Continue reading →

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I survived

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Laura

Thank you for your prayers everyone.  Today, my interview went well.  It ended up being a group interview with all 3 ESOL teachers at the school and the principal.  It was pretty casual and often more of a discussion than … Continue reading →

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And for Meggan, here’s a few more art photos…

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Laura

Organ recital anyone? For Selah and Addie (and maybe Jonas too, since he was wearing that tutu?!) Artichokes anyone? The Holy Mother and Child

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When you go to bed at midnight two nights in a row…

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Laura

Then get up at 6:15, then walk for miles and miles, your body will eventually start to complain! (Believe me, I can guarantee it!) So far, I have been successful in my mission to completely tire myself out and have … Continue reading →

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New York is a really BIG city!

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Laura

My trip to NYC so far has been a big whirlwind!  I had a fabulous day yesterday – I didn’t get back to my room until 6:45 and then at 7:30, I left to go see Hairspray, a Broadway show … Continue reading →

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Off to New York

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Laura

Tomorrow morning, I’m taking the train to New York City for a 2-day convention of ESOL teachers.  I am really excited about it!  The county is paying for a few of us to go.  We are staying in the Hilton … Continue reading →

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