Six month countdown!
February 23rd, 2009After 5+ years of planning, my son and I leave in 6 months for our one year around-the-world adventure – the general path is decided, the money is saved, elementary school is (almost) behind us…. now for the real nuts & bolts: immunizations, searching out the best and cheapest gear, selecting a lightweight but powerful laptop, and downloading all the vital info to keep us moving forward with a minimum of border trouble…That’s where you (yes, you) come in! If you have hot tips, friends or family that just love to have visitors, or a great source of info for independent budget travel in Asia, India, Africa or Europe, please let us know! We’ll be blogging along the way – Ill be posting profiles of everyday and quietly extraordinary people doing great things for their communities and the planet, and my son will be sharing his reflections in haiku and maybe the occasional musical inspiration. We hope to cross paths with other families, friends, sojourners, and locals with an easy attitude and a laugh, stories to share, and bread to break. Perhaps we’ll see you out there!
Anticipating the trip
I am anxious to depart from home
The adventure awaits
– Colin, age 10
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