Friends & Pets

 Rania with her friend and their dog.  Enjoying some time together and relaxing before the start of the school year.  Rania has already jumped into some soccer training sessions as she gets excited for the upcoming season.

Polo Club Reception

Upon our first day back, there was a welcome reception for teachers and educators new to ISKL at the Kuala Lumpur polo club.  Some good snacks and a good chance to watch a touch of polo while meeting many of the newest members of our community.  Welcome!
 

SIN

 Our transit in Singapore wasn't too long - and that is a great airport to be waiting. 

Good to be closer to our arrival - and almost back home. 

AMS

 We had a layover in Amsterdam waiting for our flight to SE Asia.  Tracy had splurged for lounge access. . .so we watched her head to that life of leisure.  Rania and I were not able to head into the city due to the delay on our arriving flight, so we found a place to chill before getting some food at the food court. 

We were grateful for some quite comfortable chairs in one lounge area. You can see Rania captured such a great sleeping pose!

We grabbed a bite to eat before heading to our next flight.

Philippines v Norway

 Reeve and Marilyn got tickets for the FIFA Women's World Cup.  Philippines v Norway - what an event!

Please Wait

 An apt phrase for our flight - with lots of waiting due to the delayed flight from DTW - AMS, we also had a bit of a delay in the entertainment system starting.  Alas, given the long layover in Amsterdam, it just means more waiting on one end rather than another (and it means more time in the airport and not enough time to visit a museum in the city). 

DTW

 We made our way to Detroit Metro Airport, and getting ready for the flight back.  Alas, the sun is literally setting on our summer vacation.  

Unfortunately, a very long 4-hour delay resulted in a much later departure for Amsterdam - meaning Rania and I will miss the chance to go into the city and use our tickets for the Rijksmuseum.

Pizza Goodbyes

 So nice to have Gabi here, who will be responsible for ensuring that the house gets wrapped up and is in good shape.  Meanwhile, we did our best with tidying and packing, so the three of us are off for Rania's senior year.  

So grateful for Jason and Nicole and family for hosting us for some delicious gluten-free (and gluten variety as well) pizzas before our departure. 

Cemetery Visit

 We made our way to the cemetery near the Maumee River, and got to visit Julie and Dick's gravestones before seeing some of the other ancestors who are in the cemetery. 

It was good to have Carrie there to help show the way and give historical background.