We've arrived

Hello all

Our phones don't get service but we arrived this afternoon. Both of our bags got lost in the shuffle so we likely need to stay in Liberia one more night and get our bags tomorrow or the next day. We are safe, stinky, tired (20+ hours of flight/layovers), and happy. Our hostel is beautiful--they even have up Christmas lights! We have a tent with big foam mattresses and can hear dozens of birds calling from everywhere. 

We got ripped off by the taxi driver on the way over here but now we know better ;). Between or travel insurance and Delta, we will get some money to buy clothes and things for the next day or two. We have all of our shower stuff and the hostel provided cute little soaps and towels (thank god!)

The most serendipitous part of the trip so far was earlier today when our flight into Atlanta was considerably delayed. Once we landed and pulled into our gate, we had to switch because the retractible walkway was frozen. Justin and I had about 28 minutes to board our new flight and were certain we'd miss our plane. As our luck would have it, our new gate was the same gate we were departing from, so we had time to buy sandwiches and pee. The Universe is on our side!

Setting up for dinner

Settling In

That's Cookie. We hear she speaks Spanish.

During dinner Justin said he kept feeling like he should get up and help--This place reminds us both a lot of Molly Ward Gardens. Feels like a little piece of home.

We love you and miss you all

C&J