Hello!
First and foremost, I already miss you all! I can’t believe that I won’t be seeing you for 98 days at the earliest. So far the trip is off to a good start, at least for the most part. Michael and Greg had some luggage difficulties in the transfer from the Ft. Lauderdale to the Bahamas but it was delivered to our hotel early Saturday morning. Our hotel was decent enough, it was no Atlantis but it served it’s purpose! A lot of the SAS students stayed at the Atlantis, which was extremely nice and expensive and included myths of water parks and shark tanks! The closest we got to it was watching it get smaller in the horizon as the ship left the island. Our hotel had a casino right next door and I hate to admit it but I did surrender $5 once I saw my favorite Cash Man machine. I vowed to only waste (I assume to waste when I gamble) five dollars. Luckily, I turned my $5 into $23 and cashed out! Celina didn’t have such luck :(
That luck proceeded to the following days. Greg and I were able to check in early to the ship and soon thereafter we found out that we were next door neighbors! Val and Celina also have an extra bed in their room so if I ever need to get away from my roommate, I can find a getaway above Val’s head (it pulls out from the wall). Fortunately I don’t think I’ll have to escape from my roommate too often. She’s a cool chick named Kristen Bobby from Pittsburgh. We seem like we’ll get along well. There are a lot of CU students on board (at 71 comprising nearly 70% of the student body!). A couple hours after we boarded I saw Archbishop Desmund Tutu walking around – he waved to me! It’s pretty crazy, he goes through the lunch line in the cafeteria just like everyone else. It serves as a reminder of how a single individual of great influence but such small stature is human just like everyone else. It’s really a humbling experience…and to think I haven’t even stepped foot in the first port yet. I can only imagine what has yet to come.
Thank you to all those who have sent emails and continue to send kind words. I really appreciate it and enjoy reading emails from you. I’ll respond as quickly as possible. My internet time is limited but I will do my absolute best to respond in a timely manner :)
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i love your new picture on mypace! i'm sooo jealous! I know you're gonna have a great time. Talia and a few of bg's friends from high school are going to be in Rio for Carnival when you are, so let me know if you want her email address and you guys can party together!!! Wish I was there :( love and miss..b
How awesome to be near such greatness!! Will you be taking classes from the Archbishop?
Do you know what your class schedule will be?
It's great that you have a good roommate and also have options.
How's the ship food and did the "seasickness" dissipate?
...too many questions, have a great time and enjoy every minute!!
I know you have a diary of your daily activities - it will be difficult to remember all the details otherwise. I look forward to hearing all about your adventure as it happens. Thanks for keeping us up to date. Great job, Adrienne! Hugs & kisses...Mom
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