Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Bye, Bye Philly!

Well, my loyal fans and supporters, the time has finally come to actually go to Mongolia! I write to you from my cushy seat on the New York bound Bolt Bus - lots of leg room, flat panel TVs, friendly drivers and free WiFi all for the same price as the Chinatown bus.

But, enough commercials.

Though excitement fills me - despite being awake since 5 this morning - I don't believe I've quite realized yet that this is actually happening. Regardless of whether I realize it or not, it IS in fact happening - I AM going to Mongolia.

I have a long journey ahead of me: This morning, Aunt Margot and Uncle Bob dropped me off at 30th Street to catch the Bolt Bus to New York. When I arrive in New York, I will take the subway (and then the mysterious AirTrain) to JFK airport. My flight to Seoul departs at 2:00 p.m. I will transfer onto another flight from Seoul to Ulaan Baatar which will arrive at 9:10 p.m. (Mongolian time). I will then take a taxi to the UB Guesthouse where the friendly staff awaits my arrival.

I promise to keep in touch!