Destination Paradise

We're a little bit exhausted and frazzled, but doing just fine. We are staying in our hostel/apartment, which is actually the very same room they show on their website, so we got the best deal. Currently, we're in the process of getting settled here - our phones are activated, we're getting closer in our search for an apartment, and then we begin the job search. We left Cancun a few hours ahead of the hurricane, so that was a relief. Nine and a half hours on a German transatlantic airliner was a different story. I find it extremely disconcerting to be spoken to and have NO CLUE what is being said. After this there were 6 hours in the Dusseldorf and then 2 more hours on another German aircraft into Barcelona. The German immigration officials in Dusseldorf made a big deal and tried to give us a scare upon seeing Carlos' Mexican passport - we were aware that lately the EU has been making it harder for Mexicans to enter, so we experienced this firsthand. However, we were ...

A.K.A. "The Real Honeymoon" (Carlos). We had a great time here, everything worked out perfectly, we hope someday we can go back. Our resort was awesome and it's so great to finally be together again. We're in the airport in Cancun right now waiting on our flight to Germany, and Carlos is pointing out that air travel is so much easier when done with a companion. This is very true. No more lugging stuff into the bathroom and constantly struggling with all the papers, etc. I'm so glad we're together. :) Next update will be from Europe, hopefully. Love you all!

The tickets have been purchased, the plans have been made, and it all gets underway in a few weeks! Here is our summer itinerary: July 6 Carlos and Amy go to Michigan to attend Dan Godoy's wedding to Meagan Cammenga! July 10 Carlos flies to his hometown Monterrey, Mexico to assemble documents for Barcelona. Amy remains in the U.S. for logistical purposes. August 17 Amy leaves Chicago and flies to Cancun, Mexico! Carlos fies from Monterrey to join her there. August 17-19 Carlos and Amy enjoy a brief honeymoon in Cancun! August 19-20 Carlos and Amy fly overnight to Dusseldorf, Germany and spend the better part of a day there. August 20 Carlos and Amy fly to Barcelona and settle in for a wild adventure!