Entry Number 10 Part 1
November 22, 1990
Hey Diary,
I am writing to you from an airplane on the way to London, England. We're on our way to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. There are no direct flights to Africa, so we have to connect in London. The flight will take about 11 hours, and then another 9 or so to get to Ethiopia. So you are probably wondering why we decided to go on an African adventure. Well it's not for fun. We are going to so some charity work, although I actually like doing charity work. It makes me happy. I don't really know what that involve yet, but I'm sure it will have to do with getting food, and clean water and things like that.
Anyway we'll be there for about a week because I think Daddy and I will be going to about 7 different countries. Her they are in order: Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Liberia, South Africa, Madagascar, and Egypt. That's a lot of places! Egypt is the last, Michael and I are going there on the last day, just to have a little fun. We'll see the pyramids and stuff. Did I tell you in order to be able to go to Africa, you have be vaccinated against every disease known to man. Daddy and I did, and I don't think I'll ever get sick again.
Anyway, I'm sleepy. We had to wake up at 6 in the morning to make it to LA for a 9 am flight. Thanks heavens I have my passport. I also brought lots of clothes, my sketchbook and my camera. It's a Polaroid, and the next best thing to drawing. I probably won't have a lot of time to draw, but at least I could take pictures and maybe draw from those. I also brought Baby Seal. I can't go to Africa, and forget my favorite cuddly toy. Anyway I'm really sleepy now. Daddy is already asleep. I'll write to you again when we get to London. Talk to you then.
Katie