IsraeliDad’s family are quite the world travelers. Out of five sons and two parents, I think we can count on at least two of three being out of the country traveling at any given time.
Today, my dear parents-in-law are leaving us for a month to tour Burma. Fortunately, just before they were about to leave we finally got news from their son and his wife – Oren and Lesley, who finally made it to India in their boat, along with their sailing dog Sheva.
We had last heard from them some 50 days ago, as they were heading from Eritrea down the Red Sea to India. We knew their route was taking them through hostile water, with non-friendly countries on either side and a sea notorious in its pirates to cross. They had estimated the journey at three weeks, so we were naturally quite worried by now.
So, finally, we heard from the adventurous couple this morning, with an email letting us know that they have made it safely to India. Apparently, it has been quite the adventure, as they were close to becoming stranded at sea with no food or water… but finally, they made it through. And no, no pirate attacks. How disappointing.
So, welcome back to civilization, Lesley and Oren. Glad you survived without having to resort to eating Sheva!
You can read more about their adventures as soon as Lesley updates their wonderful blog at – www.chasamba.com
on Nov 15th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
That’s wonderful that they arrived safe and sound!