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June 28^th, 2009

Well, I’m currently in the Houston airport, which has “FREE PUBLIC WIFI”, but I still can’t get on the Internet, oh well. We arrived here about 20 minutes early, plus we have a hour and 15 minute layover so I’m just killing some time. Texted with my dad, talked with Steven a bit, had some dinner, and tried to connect to WIFI.

After church my parents drove me to the Columbia airport where I met up with Jennifer, Ashley and Mrs. Polchow. Made it through security easily…somehow I was able to go through the metal detector wearing a belt, a ring, and a watch…not so sure how good that thing was. lol The flight from Columbia wasn’t bad at all. The ginger tea works!!! I didn’t get motion sickness at all! Very nice. It was worth drinking the not so tasty stuff.

Mrs. Polchow is bringing her two children with her. A one year old girl and a 5-ish year old boy. Benjamin and Caitlin I believe is their names. The boy is quite the flirt; reminds me of Anna Marie’s youngest brother. He wants to be with us and holding our hands and have our attention. lol

Already getting bombarded with Spanish here in the airport. All the signs and everything said over the speakers are in English and Spanish. The people to my left are Hispanic as well. Exchanged a bit of money here as well. $1 of our money is about 570ish of theirs.

These time zones are already getting me confused! lol It’s 6pm at home, 5pm here, and 4pm in Costa Rica. Signing off for a bit to chat with a couple sitting next to us. They’re locals of San Jose and giving some good info.

A few hours later:

Now I’m flying over…something....not sure since it’s dark outside. It’s 9 o’clock at home and 7 o’clock where I’m headed. Our flight is supposed to land 8:30. A bus is supposed to take us to the University and then the host families will take us to our homes. A bed will be most welcome; I’m quite tired.

Amazingly Continental Airlines doesn’t charge for its food! I had dinner for “free” lol Well, more like second dinner since I had eaten in the airport. Well, not too much else to say at the moment. G’night!

:-) Rek