Our travels in the states have come to a close and we are off to China. It was important to us to have a balance of travel time in our own country during this trip. It ended up impressing on us even more then we anticipated just how incredibly diverse, and beautiful a country we can see without ever stepping on a plane.
What really made it for both of us though was the opportunity we had to see friends. We were incredibly appreciative to all those that welcomed for a night or two, showed us around their towns, or just shuffled schedules so we had quality time. We both fully recognize we were lucky in this regard, and without welcome homes along the way, this wouldn't have been half the trip.
So to those we caught up with thanks again. We are fairly confident that for all that we end up experience abroad in the next few months,the time with family & friends while in the states is what will make us most thankful we walked away from great jobs early this summer.
For a few, obviously none all-inclusive reminders:
Meagan & Eric kicking off our travels right with dinner & golf on the lawn; Sveny stretching the Columbus visit to Nashville; Barry & Kelsey the consummate southern hosts-Honky Tonks & smoker & whatever else we pleased;Andie & John welcoming us into a very comfortable home & suggesting 1000 waves after the long drive west;Dusty & Alexis introducing us to the Rockies, Maroon Bells, and a town Christy could spend seasons in; Chad & Becky showing us Whit in his bouncer, lounging in seat swings and a perfectly sized hot spring; Brad, Marissa, Steve, Kellie, Styles, Jen & Jodi making wine weekend happen & happen well (Brad also for the convenient place in San Fran);John & Andrea stargazing in Santa Cruz & Moonwatching in the Juans; Marissa and Kevin for hosting a Rochester dinner party including Julie and Katie, with the most delicious cheese plate either of us have ever enjoyed; Priya for completing the NYC_Miami-LA trio of The Room and putting us up in what felt like a resort for two days; Graham & Courtney, Hills & Katin, setting us up for a postcard portlandesque day of cruising; Mr & Mrs. Little welcoming us to your cabin & a few seafood feasts; Rob & Sarah bringing back old & new times to the Juans; Cam & Anne the relaxing,(with a little cliff jumping) days in Chelan & our Madrona B&B; Jim & Elana scheduling your wedding to coincide perfectly with our arrival in NW;Steve & Kellie giving us another good stretch to catch up; Pete letting both of us appreciate Seattle as it should be- from the water;
All-can't imagine we'll ever have a better stretch of summer grill-outs/dinners.
Thanks again.
What really made it for both of us though was the opportunity we had to see friends. We were incredibly appreciative to all those that welcomed for a night or two, showed us around their towns, or just shuffled schedules so we had quality time. We both fully recognize we were lucky in this regard, and without welcome homes along the way, this wouldn't have been half the trip.
So to those we caught up with thanks again. We are fairly confident that for all that we end up experience abroad in the next few months,the time with family & friends while in the states is what will make us most thankful we walked away from great jobs early this summer.
For a few, obviously none all-inclusive reminders:
Meagan & Eric kicking off our travels right with dinner & golf on the lawn; Sveny stretching the Columbus visit to Nashville; Barry & Kelsey the consummate southern hosts-Honky Tonks & smoker & whatever else we pleased;Andie & John welcoming us into a very comfortable home & suggesting 1000 waves after the long drive west;Dusty & Alexis introducing us to the Rockies, Maroon Bells, and a town Christy could spend seasons in; Chad & Becky showing us Whit in his bouncer, lounging in seat swings and a perfectly sized hot spring; Brad, Marissa, Steve, Kellie, Styles, Jen & Jodi making wine weekend happen & happen well (Brad also for the convenient place in San Fran);John & Andrea stargazing in Santa Cruz & Moonwatching in the Juans; Marissa and Kevin for hosting a Rochester dinner party including Julie and Katie, with the most delicious cheese plate either of us have ever enjoyed; Priya for completing the NYC_Miami-LA trio of The Room and putting us up in what felt like a resort for two days; Graham & Courtney, Hills & Katin, setting us up for a postcard portlandesque day of cruising; Mr & Mrs. Little welcoming us to your cabin & a few seafood feasts; Rob & Sarah bringing back old & new times to the Juans; Cam & Anne the relaxing,(with a little cliff jumping) days in Chelan & our Madrona B&B; Jim & Elana scheduling your wedding to coincide perfectly with our arrival in NW;Steve & Kellie giving us another good stretch to catch up; Pete letting both of us appreciate Seattle as it should be- from the water;
All-can't imagine we'll ever have a better stretch of summer grill-outs/dinners.
Thanks again.
A cheers from Friends who joined us for Christy's Birthday & to wish us well on travels one of our last nights in Seattle
Our Route across the States
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