Today is the big day. No, I am not getting married. I am finally getting my own chance to search for Snowden. Yes folks, that does mean I am flying to Russia. I know, I know…it does seem like quite the backwards route flying to Russia and then to Italy. However, when I bought my ticket back in March I just knew that I would need to opportunity to chit-chat it up with my pal Snowden. (If this joke is lost on you…please start following current news…you might be surprised at what you learn).

In retrospect, I am a little worried about flying to Russia. Although, I figure that if someone can live in their terminal for over a month it can’t be that bad right? 🙂 Regardless, today is the day that Patrick and I depart for Italy. Unfortunately, we are not on the same flight – Patrick leaves and arrives 8 hours after me. The goal is for us to meet at the train station…that’s kind of romantic right?

This is what I am imagining our reunion to be like. Too cliche?

I also have a warning: expect to see us wearing the same outfits. We are both bringing one luggage carry-on size.

Even though I am the one gone for 5.5 weeks…my suitcase (the purple/blue one) is still 2 lbs lighter. That’s what’s up. 🙂

Our first destination is Rome for a couple of days before heading north to Torino (Turin). We will not have wi-fi there but expect to hear from us shortly. Next time I post…we will be in ITALY!!