Guess who called!

Woo Hoo!  We got a phone call from Ryan this morning!  Brian and I were like little kids - we were so excited to hear her voice.

They are in Athens waiting to catch the Ferry over to Crete.  She has pretty regular wireless internet service in Athens and apparently has been trying to email since yesterday.  My inbox at work was full (way too busy at work) so the emails were getting returned.  Another girl on the trip has an iPhone and let her use to call since the emails were being returned.  So excited ... so grateful to this young lady.

Okay, so here's the update.  They were hiking in Delphi this morning and then headed to Athens to catch the ferry (overnight trip) to Crete.  They were sitting in a Starbucks when she called.  The trip has gotten soooo (Ryan speak) much better.  They are not spending as many long days back to back and they have a little bit more time off.  She gave her first oral report - on the Trojan War, and felt pretty good about it.  The students on the trip are all getting along well (no drama) and she's thrilled about that.  Still not thrilled about the food, but digging the exchange rate.

They went out to a club in Delphi and some of the local boys were enjoying the company of some of the girls on the trip.  So I asked.  "Were you one of those girls?"  "Me?  No.  I'm sorry, but I don't think Greek boys are very attractive."  I just sighed and privately thanked God.

While we were on the phone, I could hear some commotion in the background.  Ryan was so excited!  Some of the girls found a nail salon and they decided to all get manicures!  We said our goodbyes and our world traveler was off again.

We miss you, Ryan.  We are so thrilled that you have the opportunity to take this trip.  Be smart.  Be a leader.  Make good choices.  Love you bunches!