Thanksgiving weekend in Athens 2019
Category Archives: Foreign Service
A Weekend Trip to Rome
A Weekend Trip to Rome. February 2019
Leaving Istanbul
Nearly two years ago, shortly after arriving in Istanbul, Jason, Ellie, and I went for the first time to Sultan Ahmed, the historic downtown area. Just as we started along the sidewalk between the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, the Call to Prayer went off. I’ve heard many Call to Prayers before–most notably duringContinue reading “Leaving Istanbul”
Touring Istanbul with the Farris’
Touring Istanbul with friends.
Our Next Home!
We just received official word of where we are going next and we are thrilled! Before we reveal our next post, let’s review where we have been: And now, we are excited to announce that our next home will be: Bern: the capitol of Switzerland!!! Famous for bears, Alps, Toblerone, fondue, andContinue reading “Our Next Home!”
Tomorrow Is the Day! Care to Guess Where We’re Going Next?
It’s hard to believe that it’s already bidding time. Actually, bidding has been going on for months but tomorrow the State Department will finalize the latest round. So, care to guess where we’re going next? Here are a few clues: Small Cold Bears I know, it sounds like Salt Lake City. But if that wereContinue reading “Tomorrow Is the Day! Care to Guess Where We’re Going Next?”
Youngest Child
Here is a sure sign of a parent at the tale-end of raising her last child: Today is Picture Day at Ellie’s school. Last night we had this conversation: Ellie: What should I wear for school pictures? Me: I don’t care. Wear whatever you want. Ellie leaves the room and comes back 20 seconds laterContinue reading “Youngest Child”
Six Abroad 