Istanbul

So I am finally back in a semi-routine after having been on holiday for 2 weeks. It was quite funny once I said this outloud, but I called my family on Easter to visit and with my family they have started doing a 90 minute update of your life. Everyone gets a chance to share and I just happened to call them in the middle of this so I got to give a recap of what I have been up to. I asked my father, so when do you want me to start the recap since I don't see y'all? He said, February 12. I said ok, well, since February 12 I have had 4 weeks of vacation. Ha ha. Seriously?? I didn't realize that I have been on holiday SO much this year already.

Anyways, I am happy to say that I bought at ticket to Istanbul this morning!!! I am going June 17-19. My good friends from Texas invited me to join them on part of their 3 week trip around the middle east and the first stop is in Istanbul. I happily accepted!! I had to muster up the courage to ask my host mom about the dates though because I am a chicken and hate asking for favors but she said it was fine for me to take a Friday off and I was so excited to hear that!

These next few weeks hold quite a bit of traveling, which I am super excited about, because after spending a two week holiday in Paris with no plans, I am happy to resume my new life of being a world traveler. Next weekend I am headed to London for 3 days for a church conference. I am super excited, except for the exchange rate. The exchange rate for US dollars to British pounds is almost 2-1 right now so I have been trying to save my euros but its hard when you don't make much money.
Then, the beginning of June is another bank holiday here in France and so I get Thursday and Friday off and my friends and I are headed to Vannes, France for the 4 day weekend to spend some time getting some fresh air and hopefully enjoying the French beach. I love road trips and am super excited about this one.

Anyways, thought I would let you share in my excitement for the next few weeks!!!

Oh, and I am super stoked to announce that my good friend AMY from Texas booked her ticket to come to Paris yesterday. She is coming in October, not yesterday. I am so excited to welcome her to my new home and show her a good time! Anyone else who wants to follow suit is very welcome here!!!

Ok, well, I need to get ready to go to Paris tonight.... Miss you all lots, Kara