On the eve of an extended travel adventure, my excitement is tempered by many thoughts. I will miss the many personal and electronically enabled bits of communication with all of you dear family members and friends. We have been anticipating this journey for several months and it now is actually going to happen; we hope according to the plan. From our first stop in Kiev, across the lands that form Russia, to China, Tibet, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and more. What a dream trip. What unexpected encounters we face with people of all walks of life, both natives of the areas we visit and those traveling as we are, to learn, discover and be amazed at this great big world we inhabit.
The political temperature in our home land is soaring and we hope for some good resolution as we soar across thousands of miles, 12 time zones, hearing many languages and traveling via airplane, bus, boat and balloon. Upon our return, we hope that our beloved USA is in good stead, that we can keep the amazing places we have visited clear and straight and have the chance to share our adventures with all of you that are interested.
We wish you all good health, a beautiful fall and holiday season and many adventures ahead.
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Wishing you a trip full of joy, health and awe-inspiring events and vistas. We're looking forward to seeing you on the other end!
Have a fabulous trip. I look forward to hearing all about your adventures as you and Paul venture across the world, building wonderful,new memories together in exciting and fascinating new places. Bon voyage. Love, Donna
How fabulous that you and Paul are embarking on such a thrilling adventure. Looking forward to the amazing photos and wonderful insights you will bring to your family and friends Wishing you a safe and joyous journey.
Bon voyage, my dear! My wish for you and Paul is good health and easy travels, awe and wonder at sights as yet unseen, joy and mystery in chance meetings, new friends, ancient sites and wondrous nature. With love, Cath
Wow, you and Paul are the most adventuresome people I know! My best to you on your trip. I'll be interested in your impressions..DO BE SAFE:
"TRAVELERS PRAYER: Traveler’s Prayer
May it be Your will, Eternal One, Beloved of our ancestors, to lead us in peace and direct our steps in peace; to guide us in peace, to support us in peace and to bring us to our destination in life, joy and peace. (One who intends to return immediately says: and return in peace.) Deliver us from the hands of every enemy and lurking foe, and robbers and wild beasts on the journey, and from all kinds of calamities that may come to and afflict the world; and bestow blessing upon all our actions. Grant me grace, kindness and mercy in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who behold us, and bestow bountiful kindness upon us. Hear the voice of my prayer, for You hear everyone’s prayer. Blessed are You Lord, who hears prayer."
Safe travels, wonderful pictures (via camera and in your heads), and hugs to last you until you get home!