After meeting up with people from a couple other flights, we went to a hotel and slept for a few short hours. We're off shortly to a meeting at the Ministry of Education and Science (our sponsoring organization within the government), before heading off to the city of Kutaisi, where we will have our orientation. I'm tired, but exhilarated, and looking forward both to getting to know my fellow teachers and to seeing some of the country today.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Safe and Sound
Well, here I am in Georgia! My flight from Munich was easy, and I had my first direct experience with Georgian hospitality before I even got off the plane. The man next to me gave me a lesson in Georgian, told me that his region (Samegrelo) is the best part of the country and that I should try to be placed there, and ended up giving me his e-mail and telling me that I would be welcome to stay at his house if I ever wanted.
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Oh, excellent! I'm so glad you got there all right. Good luck sorting everything out!
ReplyDeleteHave fun!! I hope you finally get some sleep tonight.
ReplyDeleteWe are looking at a map to see where Kutaisi is. Hope you are meeting some great people and getting adjusted to the time change. Love you...Aunt Lynne
ReplyDeleteYay! We're leaving on monday, on basically the same flight (but out of NYC) and will be there 3 am on WEdnesday! See you soon!
ReplyDeleteYou found the internet! Your mama will be so happy to know that you have landed safely. Can't wait to read about your adventures, Ben!
ReplyDeleteTiff
Hi Ben!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving reading this blog! Vicariously learning so much
through your experiences. We're all cheering you on.
love, nancy in baltimore
Best of luck Ben! I'll be following you here in New Orleans. -Sara
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be a great treat reading all your blogs. Anxiously awaiting to hear where you will be situated for the next 6 months.
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Grandma Rhoda