Friday, July 10, 2009

Hong Kong

I flew from St. Louis to LA then LA to Hong Kong. It was the longest flight I have ever been on. It took about 24 hours in total, and I still had another flight and a 14 hour drive ahead of me to get to my town. I would leave in a few hours to go to Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. While I waited, I looked at the beautiful view from the Hong Kong airport. My friend, and fellow Y.A.S.C.er, Maegan will be moving here next month and I can’t wait for her to see this beautiful view. I flew Cathay Pacific Airlines. It was a nice flight. The food was very good and I was able to nap and watch a couple of movies. Although, I have to admit that I teared up a little when I thought about the magnitude of the adventure that was before me. I already missed the ones who had taken me to the airport just the day before, and I thought to myself, can I do this? I knew the answer when the man sitting next to me on the plane asked if I was traveling alone and I answered yes. He quickly corrected me saying, “No, do not think that you are alone. God is with you.”
-Melanie West Goes… Hong Kong.

7 comments:

  1. I am teared up right now because that was sweet and I know that you are going to have many more awesome experiences just like that - just like you always stumble upon.
    Love you Mel - God Bless You :)
    Love - meesha

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  2. Great to see you online! Keep up the posts! Thoughts and prayers always.

    Joe

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  3. Glad to hear from you. This is going to be an awesome journey you are on and I am very happy that we can follow along on your blog!

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  4. I was so excited to read your post :)
    And I cannot wait to get to Hong Kong and see that view!!
    I can't wait to hear more about your journey!
    God's Peace Melanie!!
    Love you!
    -Maegan

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  5. Hello from across the world!

    Have a wonderful time, and please update as often as possible.

    - Max

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  6. Glad to hear you're safely across the Pacific. The Kurth family is sending lots of prayers your way. Hope the rest of your journey to Poblacion Kin-iway goes as well as the first part. God Bless You, Chris Kurth
    P.S. In St. Louis baseball news the National League lost to the American League 3 to 4. Cards in 1st place at the All Star break!

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  7. I am so excited for you!!! Youll do amazing things I'm sure :)

    -megan pfeil

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