Sunday, July 19th
Today we arrived in DC via train to Union station for our 3 days of training and exploration. We were able to visit the Smithsonian Institute, WWII memorial, Vietnam memorial, Washington monument and viewed the White House, Jefferson Memorial and Capitol building. We then traveled to Meskerem for some fine Ethioian dining. The food was shared by all of us and we enjoyed injira bread, lamb, chicken and many other traditional foods. We are excited to view the rest of the city and get started on our adventure.
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I'm so excited for the three of you and can't wait to hear about your experiences in Turkmenistan. Are you practicing your Turkmen? How long is your flight? Do you know if you are going to meet any of the students we blogged with this past school year? Just think of the experiences you will be able to share with the other high school students and teachers! Take care and I look forward to hearing about your trip. Please say hello to the teachers and students in Ashgabat for me!!
this is so great guys and gal :)
I am looking forward to seeing the photos and video footage of your travels and work in turkmenistan
-Mr. W
Jim, Good luck on your journey and keep me posted. I met Peg's friend today Danielle on the beach in Brigantine and she is excited for you and wishes you well.
hey Kenny! we all here down in tennessee say hi. Everyone hear is excited for you and can't wait for you tell us so many stories. Have fun and keep in touch.
Love,
everyone in tennessee, including mom, dad, becky and joey!
Sounds like a great start to an amazing adventure! We're all so proud of you, Anna, and wish you, Kenny, Mehri, and Mr. Shields and safe and memorable trip!
Love, Mom
Dear Anna, I wish you luck on your trip and hope you will have a good time! Greetings from Croatia, andelka, Darko, Denis and Mirela.
Dear Anna, Kenny, Jim and Mehri:
What an absolutely exciting trip this will be! Not only will you have the chance to experience a part of world rarely seen(seen before by Mehri, of course), but it is also wonderful that Turkmenistan will be able to experience such worthy ambassadors! We are all so proud of you and looking forward to following your travels from here.
Dear Anna: Just so you know, I'm posting as Michael (your dad). Have a great time today in DC and we'll speak with you tonight. Can't wait to see some photos on the Blog. Say Hi to everyone for me.
Jim (and friends). Be Safe, have a great trip, and be sure to take lots of pictures!
what a great experience for you,have fun and be safe. Love you
Yo Jim:
Hope all is going well. I think I have recovered from your last adventure. I don't know were you get your energy. (Beaver Buzz)I am so very proud of you keep up the great work. I look forward to reading more. Have some dograma for me and I want the recipe.
Daddio
SALOM!!!
What an awesome adventure this will be!...I'm so proud of you guys for making something like this a reality for our community. It's a perfect time for some peaceful, uplifting stories that involve people from other parts of the world that we wouldn't normally experience. Please know that we are all thinking of you here at home! Have fun with the ultimate frisbee!
Anna, we are so proud of you. Have a wonderful trip to Turkmenistan. We love love,
Uncle Nick, AUnt Helen and Aunt Paulette
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