For all of those who don't know, I am going to Italy in about a week. I'm doing Camp Adventure, through UNI, which is a program that sends students to work with kids (its like a Day Care) on Military Bases around the world. I got lucky and get to go to Italy!!!
Everyone has been asking me what am I doing, where I am staying, do I have any roommates etc. The answer to all of those would be I HAVE NO IDEA. All I know is that I'm going to Vincenza, Italy and that there will be 10 other students from all over, I believe. UNI set up a discussion bored on their thing called WebCT which I have been talking to a girl and a few others have responded just recently. There is one girl from Iowa, but I just replied to her so I hope to have some information about her soon!
I finally got my flight information in an e-mail. I was getting a little worried b/c I did't haven't it yet but sure enough it was sent today! Mom has made me a chart already with Iowa and Italy Times on it as well as flight numbers and duration of the flights and what not. Its all color corrdinated as well :)
I leave from Des Moines on Jan. 17th, next sunday, at 1:15 pm and I fly into Dallas/Fr Worth Texas and arrive there at 3:20pm. I leave Texas at 5:45 pm and arrive in Madrid, Spain at 10 am their time/ 3 am Iowa time. From Spain I head to Italy, but my flight doesn't leave till 4:10 pm Spain/ 9:10 Iowa Time, so I have quite the lay over in Spain. I will then arrive in Venice Italy at 6:25 pm thier time/ 11:25 am Iowa Time. I thought I would be coming back in May but it looks like I will be coming back April 10th.
As the days draw near and I'm getting the last of the information, I'm becoming extremely excited but extremely nervous. I've never been gone from home for this long and going somewhere w/out friends or ppl I know, alittle freaky. I know I'll be fine but I'm sure I'll get a little home sick. I just heard I need to keep myself busy and not call home as much...mom may advise me other wise :) Right now we are brain storming a list of things I need to pack and I'll get to packin my suit case this week, and Dad is freakin out and doesn't want me to go...well I say TO BAD, I'm OUTTA HERE :). I'm not sure how much internet access I will have in Italy but I will try to post on here atleast once a week if not more.
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So exciting Jamie!! Can't wait to read your updates and hear all about the amazing adventures and crazy stories!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou'll have an amazing time. Home sickness may set in, but just think of what all you have at your access and that you will go back home soon enough. You're going to love it and can't wait to read about your experiences. Love ya and have a blast. PS I need shot glasses! :) MUAH
ReplyDeleteJamie just called and said that she made it to Dallas and is on the plane waiting to fly to Madrid. She will get there about 3:00am our time. After a layover, she will then fly to Venice and arrive there about 11:30 am Monday morning,our time.
ReplyDeleteMary Jo (Jamie's Mom)
Im soo happy for u!!!! I hope your safe and having fun and can't wait to see u when u return. Just keep in touch.
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Eric
Jamie, I see you landed in Venice a few minutes ago. Thank goodness the flying part is over. Now the fun begins!! LOVE YOU!! Mom
ReplyDeleteI'M HERE!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved your story it made me laugh abit but it sounds sooo fun so far im sooo jealous of but its all good lol. Can't wait to hear from u again. I love u lots xoxoxo
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