Our First Leg
Our First Leg
Our trip is to go from ROC to NYC JFK to TPE (Rochester Airport to New York City John Fitzgerald Kennedy Airport to Taipei Taiwan International Airport). We left Rochester at 4:30pm and arrived at JFK 5 hours before our flight is to leave for Taiwan. So early in fact that China Airlines is not even open for check-in. So what do we do? Go eat and drink, but one drink is all we can afford in NYC!
JFK International Terminal
It is difficult to say goodbye to people you love even if it is just temporary. It is probably the reason that many of us do not take the first step. The reason that many of us never leave home, never move very far from where we were born. There is a lot to be said about those individuals and families who stick close together building their lives around one another. We on the other hand feel that we can have the best of both worlds. We can live in the States near our families (at times) and enjoy the comforts that only home can provide. We can also travel to our hearts content feeling the freedom the world has to offer.
There is a certain exhilaration breaking free from the constraints of home, cities, and only one particular area. It is scary, it is fun, and it is true freedom. If one can choose anything that they want in a free country like America, but choose to deny opportunities due to the fear of leaving, are they truly free? Or does freedom come from the knowledge that one can chase any dream knowing that one can always return to a loving, supportive family.
We are so thankful to all our friends and family who have taken part in our new adventure. Gracias to all whom have given the best present of all, their unconditional support of our decision. Merci Beacoup for your selfless love of letting us go and moving on with your lives without us near. We are delighted to share our life changing experience with each of you!
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