The Peterson Pack on the Move

So we are in Tahiti for new years eve, isn't that cool? we have already stayed the night and are going on a plane for 1 hour when we land we will be in Rangiroa which will be the first place we stay with out having to leave immediately. But enough about the future and more about the present. Right now we are in a three star hotel which means there are beds, chairs, two privet bathrooms, tv fridge, etc. So far nothing super exciting is going on. —Quillian

     I guess I'm supposed to write on this blog. I'm not really sure what to say, because we haven't really done anything worth noting yet.       In the past three days, I have spent about 24 hours on planes. We've been traveling at odd hours: getting up early to catch planes and not getting back until late. And that's not even mentioning the time differences.       Right now we're on the island of Tahiti, part of a tropical country called French Polynesia. A lot of people have heard of Tahiti, but it's not really what I expected. I thought it was going to be pretty touristy, and it is in some ways, but it also shows a different side of island life that I'm not used to seeing. The place we're in right now, Papeete, is dirtier than I expected. There's trash in the gutters, and lots of tin-roofed sheds.      We landed in Tahiti the night of December 30th, and we are leaving around noon on New Year's eve. So of course, I...

  With airport shuttles, TSA, etc, travel is full of “hurry up and wait” moments. I could not be more impressed with the way the kids roll with the program. 

It is so strange living a moment that we have been dreaming about for years. We are excited, joyful, and nervous. Leaving our Girdwood home makes us realize what a wonder-filled life we have. We are so grateful for our friends who are supporting us with their own time and effort in this endeavor. We will miss our people, our puppy, our home, our traditions. But... we are so excited to see what this adventure brings!