Home and more waiting...

We've been home for almost 48 hours now from the trip around the world- it was soooooo nice to see our kiddos, family and sleep in our own bed. Even though the beds weren't that bad.
Now we are almost settled back into reality and a "normal" schedule, we wait some more. Waiting to hear if Mike will receive an official job offer and if so will it be the "package" that will suffice for the loss of my income? As always to be continued....  

Around the World in Eight Days: More Tembagapura..

Here are some more pics and a video (hopefully)... nope no vid just pics...

Around the World in Eight Days: Timika and Tembagapura

It's been a few days from WiFi and civilization as we've been in the jungle literally! From the beaches of Bali we flew to Timika and boarded a helicopter and flew over the mountainous trees to the most interesting place on earth- Tembagapura!
A mine town on a steep, steep mountain so high up that they call it the city in the clouds. There are barracks, a mess hall, a store, a dept store, a highly regarded International school and family housing at the base of the  largest gold and copper mine. Mike and I met people from all over the World- Australia, Chile and Indonesia to name a few! Mike's interview seemed to go well and my nerves were on high based on the anticipation of his reaction to the mine and the people who he will work with! His response upon seeing him afterwards was "that is incredible"- much to my relief!!! While Mike was up at the mine, I spent the day meeting ladies and little ones from all over and was instantly hooked- what an amazing and dynamic group! Our future awaits word from the mine and hope the word is in our favor as we couldn't pass up an opportunity to live and be apart of the "most incredible and interesting place in the World"!!
Here are some pics and more will come....

Around the World in Eight Days: Bali

Again a long but uneventful flight and now in Bali! The culture change was more than Mike and I both expected and have learned a few things!!
Our hotel room was nice and the weather beautiful! The waves were kicking' it in the breeze!
We are now awaiting our flight to Timika! It's 8:00 am Monday in Colorado and 11:15 pm Monday. We both hope to sleep! Excited to get to Timika to see more beauty and hopefully take my 1st helicopter ride- hope to tell Mason and Hannah about that!!! To be continued!...
A pic from Bali

Around the World in Eight Days: Hong Kong

We have arrived safely in Hong Kong! We left on Saturday and it's now Monday morning- weird to lose a whole day! The plane was amazing. I almost was uncomfortable with the amount of attention (almost) :)
Sadly we won't get to see Hong Kong as it' s just a layover but will at some point see it! Waiting for Bali!

Here are some pics on the plane and the lounge in Hong Kong

Around the World in Eight Days: Day One, Edition Two

LAX. We have uneventfully arrived at LAX. I am taking notes as we go and so far have learned to only have carry on luggage as ours was scheduled to go straight to Tembag which may be the case but need it in Bali. Also, if I take the kids on this trip by myself need a stroller with the double seat in the back - I know they won't make the walk to the International terminal! having fun but miss my monkeys!

Pic in the International Lounge

Around the World in Eight Days: Day One, Edition One

Officially on our way!! My nerves are up as we sit in the United Club lounge and can hear the planes flying overhead! We are headed to LA in about an hour.
To be continued...
pic of us in the lounge:

The Countdown Has Begun...

We are now at 5 days until Mike and I leave for Indonesia- rest assure our kiddos, home and Honey will be busy and in good hands in our absence. Surely they will enjoy their time in our home with family while we are away (to our relief and very blessed to have their help)!

Our bags are almost packed- I found it challenging yet exciting to have to pack for the beach, a rainy jungle and winter weather! Luckily I found rain boots that won't take up too much of my luggage space.

As I review our itinerary I have decided to blog our trip under the post title of Eight Days Around the World. I am naming it that because it is 24,000 miles around the earth at the equator and we are going to be traveling a total of 26,151 miles- HOLY HECK, right? :) We are anxious to travel to places beyond our wildest dreams like, Bali, Tembagapura and New York not to forget our layovers in Hong Kong, Vancouver and Charlotte. Even typing that validates that we are really (almost) traveling around the world!!

Around the world to be continued....