"The world is a book and those who don't travel only read one page"
- St. Augustine

1.27.2011

Amsterdam (by Coldplay)

So I've made it. After a grueling flight from Seattle I have finally arrived in Amsterdam. In a continent where you are expected to pay the janitor,I am not surprised that they only allocate you an hour of free wifi. Sitting in the D terminal Starbucks I feel strangely at home. Maybe its because Im in a Starbucks or because almost everyone speaks english but either way Im relaxed. I strolled down to an Irish pub and had a pint of Guinness and some scrabbled eggs. Oddly enough i didn't meet one Irishman but rather a multitude of different Scotts all with diverse and different dialects.
In the last ten hours I have not slept once and I plan to on this next leg. But right now with an Americano in my hand Im only thinking about my next month. I opened my itinerary and discovered that after a nice night in a hotel in Arusha I head to an orphanage for 10 days. Finally I get to experience what my brother did in India, even though its on a smaller scale. Wish me luck. I will write all of you again once i arrive in Tanzania.
-Chad A. Dokken - 9:10 am - Amsterdam International



- Chad

3 comments:

  1. Love your blogs so far!
    I am sure you are exhausted but call when you wake up in the morning. I can't wait to hear what you think of Africa.
    Love you,
    M

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  2. I'm so proud of you Chad and so so so happy for you! You are going to love TZ and the children! Give them all a big hug for me and make sure to let them know that I love them and think about them daily! I can't wait to keep updated through your blogs! You are such an incredible person and a true ispiration! Follow Your Bliss and STAY BLESSED! xx
    Chelsea

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  3. Beer and eggs....reminds me of college.

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