Hi Everyone!



Sorry to have been out of touch for a while. Without a set departure date in sight we took a final trip upstate to visit our families, and had a fabulous one night extravaganza at the Clarkes house on Friday night.



It is Monday night and as some of you may know we are still in Newport. We are keeping our fingers crossed for a Wednesday or Thursday departure.



We have been really lucky to have the excitement of so many people who are following our trip. Our parents are all really excited for us. Of course, as parents they have their concerns but if they didn't we don't think they would be normal! Michelle, Lisa, Allyson, and Ramzi (our siblings) have also been really great, supportive, and excited. At times I think they have been very helpful in calming our parents nerves as well! Our friends have been really excited as well and we are keeping our fingers crossed that everyone will come visit us at some point. We haven't even left yet and are excited to talk to anyone besides each other!! (Just kidding-but I'm sure it won't be that long.)



We've managed to keep the peace on the boat the past few days but are looking forward to sailing off. We are a bit antsy which I'm sure you can imagine.



We hope you are all well and will be in touch soon with updates.



Have a great work week!!