Sunday, December 17, 2006

We've Got Two Tickets To Paradise!!!

We have always shared a love for travel. We spoke often of our desire to explore the world before settling down, so the questions began ... what would we do? where would we go? how would we make this happen? Our decision making process saw many different variations of the adventure we each envisioned, i.e. one year trip around the world, short trip to one country, working in a foreign country, going to school and achieiving a degree...but ultimately, we decided on a journey with enough flexibility, yet still enough structure, to allow us to experience the culture and people of the places we traveled in an unhurried manner while being able to give back to those communities we lived in. So... we are headed to Asia, specifically Southeast Asia and China. We will be volunteering in Thailand for the first 5 weeks. We both knew that the most important and exciting part of our trip was that we would be together in a foreign land, seeking adventure, volunteering and creating memories that last a lifetime!

So here we are, after many nights lying awake dreaming of our adventure, we purchased our plane tickets and are one step closer to making our dream a reality!! We leave January 3! Posted by Picasa

6 comments:

  1. YEAH YEAH YEAH this site is AWESOME! Well done. You look like professional bloggers already! We can't wait to read of your adventures and support you along the way! Loved your Christmas card too!
    Eileen, Aaron, and Mia Grace

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  2. Hi Dearies,
    How are to two doing?????? We have been thinking of you and know you must be so-o-o- busy taking care of loose ends before you leave!!!!!!! Excited for you two and think this webside is going to be great for keeping in touch.
    We are both doing great and still going strong till New Year's Eve.
    Will keep in touch with you and we send you our love and kisses.
    Grandpa and Grandma

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  3. I'm so proud of you two and can't wait for your trip to begin! Craig and I love you both and can't wait to hear about your adventures together! Loved the Christmas card!!!!!

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  4. Ryan and Julie,
    We are so excited to read all about your amazing trip on your blog! Damien said it was great to see you both at your farewell celebration and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and have a blast!!!

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  5. Jules, love that you guys will be blogging your trip!! I'm going to add your site to my blog, too. Super-fun. Can't wait to read your adventures, I know you're going to have a great time!! We love to travel too, so I'm slightly jealous, but thrilled for you, too. =)

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  6. Jules and Ryan!! can't wait to experience your travel along with you! We will be checking in often! So proud of you both! Love to you and Happy adventures and memories in 2007!! Love you both, Tim and Tammie

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