Back from outer space!

Hello Everyone!
Forgive me for not updating you until now... Computer access was not always at my finger tips, and I preferred to not "waste time" in front of the computer while traveling visiting family...

So... after taking a spin around the globe a few times, I decided I had seen enough and returned to Baltimore late last Saturday night (stretching the truth a bit here guys)! I certainly felt a tinge of sadness returning home... Like many wonderful things in life, my adventure had come to an end... Yet the memories and friendships I made and the many enriching experiences I had, certainly left their mark on my life! (worth their weight in extra baggage fees!)

These past two months of travel were INCREDIBLE to say the least! I explored some of the once most powerful and influential cities in the world (Paris, Rome, Venice, London, Jerusalem) and trekked through some of the most fascinating ruins of antiquity (Massada, Jericho, Cesarea, Tyre, Sidon, Tripoli, Baalbeck to name a few). I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to witness so much beauty, history, and splendor in a relatively short period of time! And I felt so incredibly blessed by the countless friendly, helpful and generous people who helped me along my journey... I'm certain I was protected and guided by God's hand throughout my trip, as so many things could have "gone wrong" but they didn't... all went smoothly! Thank you to each of you who remembered me in your prayers!

I have soooo many incredible stories to write for you! My plan is to complete at least one journal entry per week. I will start by recounting more of my experiences in Italy, then move forward from there...

I know you're all anxious to see my pictures... Believe me, I'm anxious to see them too! It appears that 22 hours of travel has an ill-effect on my memory... I'm waiting to hear back from United Airlines to see if they've found my small digital camera, ipod, and 3 memory cards I decided to leave on the plane when I arrived in D.C.!!! Hoping and PRAYING for GOOD NEWS!! I do have quite a few pictures saved elsewhere but it would be lovely to have everything back!

I'm in a friend's wedding this weekend, so I will be rather occupied with those festivities... I promise to post soon! Thanks for your patience!