Seeing London!

I finally got to see London today! My amazing new friends Caroline and Cassie gave me the tour of their beautiful city.  I told them I wanted to do all the cliché touristy things, especially the red phone booth picture (how could you go to London and not?).

Here are some highlights:

Buckingham Palace

They didn’t have the changing of the guards today, but that’s ok because we went to the Horse Guards Parade instead.

Then we had to bother a guard.

We went to Westminster Abbey. The architecture is incredible.

The London Eye is marvelous. I think I’ll need to ride it eventually.

Trafalgar Square hosts the lion I got to ride on. It’s actually quite a feat to mount it! 
 

I think I’m funny.

M&M World in Leicester was good fun. 

After a trip to Camden Market, it was time to go home.

However, there was still one more thing to do.

Then we went home. But that’s ok, because I have this killer view of Wembley Stadium Arch from the park by my dorm.

Until further adventures, I send my love!

God bless America

Of the thousands of people in this airport right now, a few hundred have me so choked up it’s difficult to describe.

I just had the pleasure of meeting members from two different branches of the military. They are on their way to Iraq and Afghanistan. Their faces tell thousands of stories without saying one word.

One of the men I spoke to is going back to Iraq after a two-week break at home. I’ve had a hard enough time leaving my loved ones. I can’t imagine the anguish of returning to danger after a peaceful break.

I can’t help wonder why they would want to protect me so I have the freedom to take my trip of a lifetime. What sort of courage and strength does one need to have to leave everything behind to serve one’s country? I am in awe of them all. It makes me proud to be an American.

As I was saying goodbye to one, I thanked him for the amazing service he renders on our country’s behalf. With a tired but hopeful smile, he said,

“It’s an honor, ma’am.”

The true honor was shaking hands with one of America’s finest. God bless our country and the service men and women that keep us safe.

First Post!

Hello!

I’m writing this inaugural blog post from the elegant food court in the world’s busiest airport.  I’m loving this so far! It’s fascinating to watch people and wonder where they are all going. It’s crazy to hear all the boarding calls for people going to Amsterdam, Jordan, Ireland, etc. I can’t wait to get to the UK.

I went through security checks this morning with a group of missionaries headed for Oakland. So fun! Then I got here and met a group of men from the army headed to the Middle East. The diversity of destinations is truly astounding.

The only downside is my flight doesn’t leave for another 7 hours. But that’s a small matter!  In one day I will be in a new country and I’m so excited.

Until then, there’s a self-playing piano in this food court. Classy? I think so. That’s just how Atlanta rolls.

Lots of love from the south!

Welcome to the adventures of Michelle and Wendy!

Hello!

It's finally here! This is the week Shel's headed to Logan. I'm headed to London. (Hence the blog title!)

We're SO excited for this new step, and we're glad you can be part of it through our little blog.

Sorry there's not much yet, but that's because we haven't quite left yet. That means there is good stuff coming in the near future!

Thanks for your love and support!