This past weekend, we said our goodbyes.  Saturday evening many of our good friends were able to gather for a barbecue.  On Sunday, we had the opportunity to see old friends and speak briefly at our previous church (Christ Community), and then say goodbye to the church we've been serving for the past two years (Overland Park).  While we are excited for this new change, it was difficult to say goodbye to people we love!  Though, as one good friend has said, this is not "goodbye," it's "see you later."

On Monday morning, we left Kansas City, had a pit stop in Chicago (where Jason proudly wore his Cardinals hat), and boarded a plane for an overnight flight to Zurich, Switzerland. Our travel day was thankfully uneventful however it was long and tiring.  Carter did OK on his first transcontinental flight.  Once he finally fell asleep (about 11 pm), he slept until landing.  Since then, we have begun to settle into our wonderful on-campus apartment.  We have met some other volunteers and shared a meal and conversation with the Arnolds (rector) and other staff and faculty.    

This evening, we took the car out for a spin to the neighboring city of Gaelingen, Germany.  It was the first time Jason had driven a manual transmission in several years!  Regan will be learning on the farm roads in the coming weeks (months).  We did some grocery shopping at an Aldi-like store called Lidl.  With German-English dictionary in hand, we perused the aisles of cheese, cold cuts, and chocolate which provided for a nice dinner and dessert.  Of course, Carter needed ice cream so that was included as well.  Tomorrow begins the faculty retreat where we'll prepare for the students to arrive the following week.  Until later...