Many of you know that I am in the process of planning a big family trip. Today is the FIRST day I have been really present to the odyssey we are about to embark upon. I was shocked to realize today that it is only 3 short weeks away!?! My heart is racing just thinking about the excitement of such a journey, it is both uplifting and overwhelming since there is so much to do before we leave.
My husband, mother Linda, and I will be focusing on 3 countries for this once in a lifetime journey. Each destination is on a different continent, and each serves a very distinct purpose.
First we are flying into Paris, France, spending a total of 6 full days in the city of romance. Our Paris visit is in addition to our original plans, and just for fun. Although I have personally been to Paris 7 years ago, it will be wonderful to experience the city with my family. The only goal while we are there is to enjoy ourselves and sight see.
The second leg of our expedition will take us to Haifa, Israel. This is the spiritual portion of our trip, as we are going on a 10 day religious Baha’i Pilgrimage. Our entire trip is centered around this pilgrimage, as it is our original reason for the journey. I have waited 6 years for the honor to be invited to visit the Holy Land. I am looking forward to the spiritual gifts such a sacred pilgrimage offers. Many individual’s are curious on how my husband and I met, since we are such a unique couple. Our common bond is that we are both members of the Baha’i Faith, it is what has brought us together, and what keeps us connected regardless of cultural differences. To find out more about the Baha’i Faith, please visit: www.bahai.org
The final and longest part of our journey is Cameroon, West Africa, where we will be spending the remainder of our month abroad. Not only is this my chance to meet Cellas’ very large family for the first time, but for me to gain a deeper understanding of who he is, by connecting with his roots.
Prayers, well-wishes, and any travel advice for a safe and successful journey is much appreciated.
Stay tuned at the end of April for stories of these travels once we arrive home. In the meantime, I have 2 more weeks of photo sessions and blog postings. So keep checking in, and if you have not done so in the last week, check out my website www.iseebeauty.com. I have been working hard to update the galleries, and you can now view over 200 new photos on the site.
I took this image of the Eiffel Tower in 2002 when I spent 2 months traveling all over Europe. Seeing it brings back so many memories of my past travels. I look forward to creating new memories during this upcoming journey.
by Jamie
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