The Journey Begins

Kyle and Bill safely returned from Germany last Sunday and they left again this morning for Boy Scout camp. Before Kyle left we got the first Germany post together which consists of travel and sleep, or lack of sleep. The first email I received from Bill while they were gone was that out of 50 hours Kyle had slept about six! He has never been one to sleep on planes or in cars and I guess no matter how tired he is he still can't do it! They missed their connecting flight from Frankfurt to Berlin giving them a six hour layover at the end of a nine hour flight. Kyle was able to sleep in the Frankfort airport, the picture above is before he got himself settled and dozed off. The hotel they stayed in was really more like mini apartments. They had a small kitchen, living and dining areas. It was perfect for the three of them. More posts to follow when Kyle returns

from camp. All I can say is that the boy is having an awesome summer. He is a fantastic kid and so deserves to have these adventures. I am so glad that he is having this time with his Dad. I know how important it is to Bill to spend time with his boys. He missed doing these types of activities and trips with his dad and I know how much it means to both Kyle and Bill to be able to share this summer together. 

So tired he slept in his clothes! Bill said he woke up Wednesday and said he slept great and felt like his normal self. On Tuesday they went on a six hour walking tour of Berlin. Bill said Kyle was like a zombie he was so tired but he absorbed all the information! The kid can literally learn history in his sleep!

The mini apartment, hotel. Great location to the subway and very close to Brandenberg Gate and the American Embassy.

The subway system I have read is one of the best. They became experts quickly since this was their main form of transportation. Kyle has a great subway story to share and I promised him I would not tell it until he could write about it.

More posts to follow when Kyle returns from camp. He is having such a great summer and learning so much from all he is doing. I'm so excited for him!

Bon Voyage!

Kyle, Bill and Mimi are getting ready to board their plane and begin the first leg of their journey to Germany. A quick flight to Chicago and then 10 hours on the next flight to Berlin. When you ask Kyle if he is excited he tells me, " he can't believe it is happening." I got him a beautiful journal to record the highlights of the trip. I can't wait to see what he writes!
I admit last night when reading through the travel guide books, I am jealous of all the fun they will have. I was invited to go but I am not ready to leave all the kids and have Bill and I overseas. Couple more years and I will be better with that idea. By then hopefully Ethan will be ready to tackle another long plane ride, Hawaii is still fresh in his mind (mine too for that matter!), and we will all go.
Having grown up spending the summers in California with my Grandma I am so excited for Kyle to have a trip with his Mimi and Dad. I know the trip itself will be beyond memorable but having it just be the three of them will make it all the more special.
Time permitting Kyle may post some pictures here to share otherwise I am sure there will be much to share when he returns.
Have a very safe tip my beloved boys! Good luck on your presentation Bill, I know you will do great!