We're in Zurich -- For Another Hour, or Two, or Three...
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 8:44AM 
Brenna, blogging in the Zurich airport.It's official, we're blogging from Europe! We've said goodbye to the US for a year (or so), hopped the plane, and after a long and blissfully uneventful overnight flight, we're in the Zurich airport tapping into the high speed wireless. We're waiting for our flight to Belgrade, which has been delayed a bit, and then a bit again. The kids are trouping along, and except for a few sharp words going through security (Owen just has NO security antenna), everybody is pretty happy. Ella wants to get
Ella has picked out several Swatches she wants. some M&M's for 2.90 Swiss Francs, but we've got only dollars right now, so sad girl has to make due with the box of Sees Candy that Brenna brought. Yes - Brenna is sitting in Switzerland eating a box of chocolates from California. Along with her first cup of coffee - in a paper cup from an airport kiosk. If all coffee at airports in Europe is like this she may not come back.
More soon about sad goodbyes, last-minute freak-outs, and the final days of prep.
Reader Comments (15)
Wow! It's for reals now.
Awesome ...
Keep 'em coming! GodSpeed!
I'm so excited for you guys and to follow you on your journey.
My prayers for safe travel. Looking forward to your next update(s)
I've got ONE good eye on you guys! Keep us posted. We are watching you! FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Loving you having great adventures, seeing new life and excitedly relaxing into all the new available. This could not happen to better people and i'm so thankful you are smart enough to do what others will never do....(including me!) I'm so blessed to be a part of it. We are all living vicariously through you and your courage. xoxoxoxoxoxox
Hi and Love to all including Paul, Dora etal!!!!!
Sounds like a great start to the ADVENTURE of a life time!
Just became a "follower" after the gspn.tv interview. This is great and I'm sooooo excited to experience your journey with you.
WOW!!! How exciting! I am so happy for you guys. Can't wait to read more..!!
~Ben
Hurray!
I'm surprised you didn't bring Traveller's Chocolate from Trader Joe's! (well, that can always be remedied...) Hats off to you and your endearing family. Eat well, travel safely und haben sie eine Wunderzeit! (not sure if that last one is a word, really)
Aloha,
Nicole.
We are following your adventures and enjoying the travel vicariously. Enjoy every minute of it, even the crazy parts. Well done Redpaths for following through and managing to pull this off. You are an inspiration. Can't wait for the next posts!
Glad you are there.......the kids look excited and wonderful..I know it is great to be walking the earth in another country, seeing, smelling, hearing, and experincing things you have never before experienced!!! Wonderful.........I am very excited for you.
I am looking forward to following your travles nad reading about your experiences.
much love to all of you,
Mom
Brenna's got the right idea with the See's. I've had the Swiss version and I'd take the See's every time. I'm taking 2# to Alaska for my son and daughter-in-law next week because they don't have it there. Good luck and thanks for sharing your experiences with all of us back home.
I can't wait to hear about your travels!
Regarding the next post: I used to agree with Ella, but now tomatoes aren't so bad if they are on pizza and covered with mozzarella cheese. :-)