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CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
PLANNING A TRIP
1239 Lincoln Boulevard
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
U.S.A.
May 14,1983
Dear Roberto,
There are only two weeks now before my trip begins. I’m very
excited. I can hardly wait to see you.
My uncle has sent me my plane tickets, and I have received
them already. I have written letters to both grandmothers, so
they know when I’m coming. I haven’t seen Grandmother Taylor
in Chicago for two years. I haven’t seen Grandmother Singer in
Miami since I was ten.
I’ll stay in Chicago for a week, and I’ll be in Miami for another
week. My plane will land in Caracas on June 14, just one month
from today. I’ll stay with my uncle for a month, until July 15.
What clothes will I need in Venezuela? I haven’t bought anything
new yet. I’ve never visited outside the United States before.
I’ve never flown alone before, either. I won’t be afraid. My
uncle will pick me up at the airport in Caracas. My mom says I
won’t have any trouble. I hope not. (Just think—I’ll be a “world
traveller” when this trip is over.)
See you in Caracas.
Yours,
Sara
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