Whoa now sorry everyone...just realized I haven't posted since getting back from Thailand.

The truth is I haven't been into UB since then, and in my province center this site doesn't work properly. So here I am again and I have some good news.

I'm comin home!

So I came in for Close of Service conference and finalized my plans to finish on June 3. Don't get too excited though because I won't leave Mongolia until June 25 and even after that I have some plans.

I'm going out west to Hovsgol, a large and beautiful lake. Then, when I do leave Mongolia I am going to Beijing and through that part of China for 10 days. Then I'm going to Barcelona to hang out with Margaret for a week or so.

All of this leads to me arriving in Virginia on July 13 or so. Then, let the games begin. =)

In the meantime, I have two weeks left in Bayanmunkh to say my goodbyes and ready myself for the journey home. This seems daunting and I know it will be very difficult to say goodbye to the people who have become my family over the past two years. I plan on taking many pictures and spending a lot of time drinking milk tea, etc.

I don't know how to say goodbye to Mongolia. But I guess I will always have it with me and herders never say goodbye anyway. Never know when I might wander back.

While it is difficult to think of leaving I am also so excited to be headed home to see all of you. Please keep me in mind and don't be surprised when I show up on your doorstep to hang out.

Lots of Love,
Carrie