So my trip has finally began! As many of you are aware, I had to modify my itinerary for health reasons. Ironically, since ecoli hit Germany, and as a vegan, I eat a lot of raw vegetables, this delay was probably in my best interest (which doesn't make it less heartbreaking). Fortunately, I am still going to Turkey and Istanbul, which brings us to today...
Yesterday, as I was making dinner, my Dad looks up from his phone, utters a few choice words and informs us our flight to NY on Saturday has been canceled. As he hastily dials the travel agent's number, he yells out "PACK YOUR BAGS NOW! Be ready to leave in a half hour, I need to get us out TONIGHT!!" Umm, I was about, oh 5% packed. Anyone who has seen me pack knows I am a very particular, methodical, thoughtful packer. Not this time! I threw my piles of clothes into my suitcase, rounded up books, toiletries, electronics, etc, and made a quick visit to Rite Aid to round-up errant prescriptions. All the while Mom was muttering "THIS is why we pack EARLY, just. in. case. (insert pointed glare at the least packed daughter, aka me, here). Whew!!! Our wonderful neighbor, Beth Quarterman saved the day and drove us to the airport, and less than 2 hours after The Call of Doom, we were checking in for our new flight (all exhausted as we came off the uber adrenaline rush). Not bad, family, not bad.
We hopped on a plane in Portland, arrived in NY this morning, set up camp in the Delta sky lounge (thank you Dad for being a superstar traveler with privileges) (and I literally mean camp, chair beds, blankets) and will be leaving tonight to Istanbul. It was a bit of an eventful start, but the adventure has begun!
Bon Viaggo!
Katie
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