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2018 Fall Break

No school for a week, so we took a little trip to the Mediterranean Coast of Turkey. We went to Marmaris, Rhodes (Greece), Fethiye, and Kaş.

Posted byJasonNovember 25, 2018Posted inForeign Service, Turkey, VideoLeave a comment on 2018 Fall Break

Istanbul Apartment Tour

Posted byJasonNovember 18, 2018Posted inForeign Service, Turkey, Video1 Comment on Istanbul Apartment Tour

Goodbye South Africa

Posted byJasonNovember 8, 2018Posted inForeign Service, South Africa, VideoLeave a comment on Goodbye South Africa

Because Moms Worry

Dear Grandma Hale and Grandma Parker, We wanted to let you know that we arrived safely in Istanbul. The Turks greeted us warmly upon our arrival. We arrived at our new apartment safe and sound. And discovered that our complex has an amazing view of the Bosporus. Yes, the Turks are feeding us well. AndContinue reading “Because Moms Worry”

Posted byErinSeptember 13, 2018March 13, 2021Posted inForeign Service, Turkey2 Comments on Because Moms Worry

Goodbye South Africa

Tomorrow I leave South Africa.  It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to this amazing country.  It has been such a privilege to have spent three years of my life in Africa.  A portion of my heart will remain behind when I board the plane tomorrow. Thank you, South Africa, for yourContinue reading “Goodbye South Africa”

Posted byErinJune 30, 2018March 13, 2021Posted inForeign Service, South Africa1 Comment on Goodbye South Africa

Here, There & Everywhere 2018

We have a crazy summer ahead of us.  So far, this is how it’s shaping up: We’ll start the summer here (though it’s actually winter here): On July 1, Ellie and I will fly here: A week later, we will meet Jason and together we will fly here: After another week, the three of usContinue reading “Here, There & Everywhere 2018”

Posted byErinJune 4, 2018March 13, 2021Posted inForeign Service, South Africa2 Comments on Here, There & Everywhere 2018

Things Missed and Things Gained

This is a recent picture of Ellie: She’s 13 years old. Like a typical American teenager, she took this selfie on her iPhone. When we moved overseas in 2010, Ellie was 6 years old: Ellie has lived over half of her life outside of the U.S.  As a result, she has missed out on someContinue reading “Things Missed and Things Gained”

Posted byErinFebruary 26, 2018Posted inForeign Service2 Comments on Things Missed and Things Gained

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