WE ARE HERE!!

Ethiopian Air nailed us for another $50 and took my rolling carry-on and checked it.  We were just happy that it wasn't another $180!  Many, many people were having issues with this, and lots of bags were being checked.  We managed to get everything we needed for the flight including extra underwear into our other bags.

The airplane ride was longggggggg.  We were very squished.  Pumping was quite a chore when the guy in front of me put his seat back and our dinner came!!  William had both of our dinners on his tray while I pumped with my pump bag in my lap.  UGH. 

Who would have thought that we would celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary in Rome?  William presented me with my charm baby necklace with a new addition on it!  I also got an add-a-pearl to put on the necklace that he started on our wedding day.

We met lots of nice people in the airport and on the plane.  Most of the people on the plane were Ethiopian or on a mission trip.

We landed on time, and found the sign that was photographed by the Carpenters when they went to get our visas.  We and the Wempes found all of our bags.  Thank-you, God!  We were waived through the security after being questioned about what we had in our luggage.  Robel and the driver from the Addis View Hotel were there to get us right away and took us through the rain to the van.

The hotel was about 20 minutes from the hotel, and we have already seen more poverty than most Americans.  People were hunkered down in the rain under pieces of plastic.  And yes, they do have dogs here.  I won't be going near one even though they are cute.

Love to our parents and Jeremy, Marissa, & Annika.  I hope you're having fun!