The Arrival

Here we are! We've finally made it. Early in the morning Hannah and I set out to Boston airport to fly to Chicago, change planes, and fly to Vancouver. The day was a little stressful and we were definitely nervous about running into problems and just the overall experience of doing things that we've never had to do before. The first leg of the journey went over quite smoothly and we had high hopes that the rest of the day would go just as well. When we got to Chicago, it was a little rocky while trying to find out if we were going to be able to get on our scheduled flight or not. We definitely had some favor at the airport when Hannah, Ashley and I got bumped and were each offered a free round trip ticket on United!! How could we pass that up? Sure we had to wait around at the airport for another couple of hours while awaiting the next flight but it was worth it!

The flight from Chicago to Vancouver was the longest part of the trip. It wasn't until this part that I had begun to really feel just how tired and exhausted I was from the traveling and probably the lack of good sleep over the past few days. I was starting to realize just how far from home I really was. But it wasn't long before the excitement and curiosity about what's going to happen this year got to us and our spirits were lifted!



Hannah and I on the plane, feeling pretty fabulous.

When we landed in Vancouver we got through customs and everything quite quickly and easily. After customs we made a number of silly mistakes and stood in lines that we didn't need to. But it all worked out in the end and needless to say we were all more than relieved.

Bethany and Tyler Schiedel (Vancouver) picked us up at the airport and it was wonderful to see them again!! Jamie Bower (Canada) and Rebecca Wallander (Sweden) also met us at the airport in Jamie's truck to take all of our luggage and whatnot to the house. At the house we met up with the rest of the second year interns and we were reunited!

After such a long day we did a little bit of unpacking and went to bed. Rebecca Wallander's sister, Danielle, will be my roommate when she arrives from Sweden, but as for now I'm flying solo in our room!


I still have a lot of mixed feelings about everything, but as more things fall into place and I get more used to the house and the time zone, I'll be feeling much more settled.


When I have more time and patience, pictures will be added!!! Sorry, for now.