In just over a month....

>> November 12, 2009

Sitting here in the verdant yard in New Orleans, it seems hard to believe that our Honey Service Year will begin in just over a month! It's amazing that with every item we cross off of our punch list, 3 more are simultaneously added.

Now that the itinerary is finalized, we can start to truly plan our activities, accommodations, and events! As a lover of all things holiday (minus the commercialism), I am certainly looking forward to international holidays and events. Growing up, my family took several trips (almost always to tropical destinations) for Christmas: the Dominican Republic, Belize, and Puerto Rico. Don't judge...my grandfather was a sailor and loved getting the family together. We were always happy to oblige in his whims....

Last year, our christmas was spent with great friends at the Hotel Oso Perezoso, in Taganga. Perhaps it would be the perfect location for YOU and YOUR family this year?! Nathan's sister and her family are currently managing the hotel and would be happy to set you up with a private room and bath, with a ocean view for a mere $12 a night, breakfast included. Do I need to twist your arm further?! :) Oso (bear) + Perezoso (lazy) + Hotel (with hammocks and parrots and cold beers) = your perfect vacation!

Ok, back to focusing on OUR plans for a less-than-tropical Christmas.

After a week in Tokyo, we will fly to Shanghai and then make our way overland to Hong Kong. Christmas in Shanghai!! Although the chilly december weather will undoubtedly throw us for a loop, the "water villages" around Shanghai are especially intriguing...and to folks from New Orleans, will probably feel vaguely familiar! I am really looking forward to a day trip to Tongli or Zhujiajiao, which sounds vastly more appealing than the (perhaps more elegant and restored) Zhouzhuang.


Plus, Tongli just happens to also boast a Sex Culture Museum. Facinating.

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Tickets!!

>> November 1, 2009

Tickets are purchased!!

New York to Tokyo: December 15th, 2009
Tokyo to Shanghai: December 23rd, 2009
overland from Shanghai to Hong Kong
Hong Kong to Bangkok: February 3rd, 2010
Bangkok to Calcutta: February 20th, 2010
Calcutta to Delhi: February 24th, 2010
overland from Delhi to Mumbai
Mumbai to Addis Ababa: March 25th, 2010
Addis Ababa to Accra: April 21st, 2010
Accra to Cairo: May 13th, 2010
overland (eurorail, etc) from Cairo to Dublin, by way of Turkey, France, Spain, and north Africa
Dublin to New York: September 2nd, 2010

We would truly appreciate any contacts or suggestions you may have for these countries or areas. Also, please figure out where YOU'D like to meet us along the way!

love,
brittany

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