Friday, March 12, 2010

We're on our way...

Good morning Everyone...

Well it's Friday morning...Bob is bringing Betsy and I to New York today. We'll stay at a hotel near the airport tonight so we'll be ready to go bright and early tomorrow morning. Chris will meet us in Dubai on Sunday. Then the three of us will be on our way to Dhaka on Monday.

1300 Caring Coins signed by 1300 students here are on their way to Bangladesh...

OUR ITINERARY
March 12-March 24, 2010

Friday, Mar. 12. - Days Inn Kennedy Airport

Saturday, Mar. 13 - Depart JFK-10:40AM
Arrive Dubai, A.E. Sun. Mar.14th 8:10 AM

Sunday, March 14th - Arrive in Dubai

Monday, March 15th - Depart Dubai
Arrive: Dhaka, Bangladesh Zia Airport 3:15 PM

Tuesday, Mar. 16th - Meet the press on 1st half, 2nd half site seeing

Wednesday Mar. 17th - Meet the PM (not confirmed) 2nd half, visiting with army families

Thursday, Mar. 18th - Visit acid victims and orphanage

Friday, Mar. 19th - Visit old peoples and traveling to Rangpur

Saturday, Mar. 20th - Visit with high school and college students - Caring Coin sharing program. Discuss ongoing program with students there and students here.

Sunday, Mar. 21st - Program with disabled students in Gaibandha and travel back to Dhaka

Monday, Mar. 22nd - Meet the press and rest

Tuesday Mar.23rd - Depart Dhaka

Wednesday, Mar. 24th - Arrive: JFK 7:45 AM
Joel to pick us up and drive to Vermont

Thank you to our dear families and friends for your support. Thank you to all of you who have participated in our mission. This is a very exciting journey and we look forwad to sharing it with all of you.

We expect to be blogging each day. Please add your comments. It will be our main means of communication.

Sending you all lots of love.
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Salley, Betsy and Chris

6 comments:

  1. Be safe! Lots of hugs! We love you! Love, Salley Anne, Andy & Lily

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  2. Have a wonderful trip an I look forward to the updates!!! Love,Tommy

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  3. You made it so easy for me to find a way to "talk" with you on your trip. You know that our family force is with you. Love, Alanna

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  4. Salley, I am writing this to wish you God speed & bless you for sharing your incredible LOVE to all you meet along your journey, Please stay safe. I Love You From Your Little/Old Sister De De XXXOOO

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  5. Salley, Our prayers and love are with you and your traveling buddies. By now you probably have arrived in Dhaka and I can only imagine your excitement/fear/relief at having made it this far on your amazing quest. What are your first impressions of the country and its people? We all wish you continued good luck and high energy!! Don't forget to get some sleep every now and then! Love, Jan and Ed

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  6. Hi Aunt Salley!!!
    How wonderful that you are over in Dubai right now! I hope all is well and that you are having the best time.

    Love,
    Kelly

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