16 January 2014 – Koh Lanta, Thailand
Two certified open water divers right here! We are done — only took Jenia about a week. But the important thing is that we did it 🙂
Two certified open water divers right here! We are done — only took Jenia about a week. But the important thing is that we did it 🙂
AC Chair, fancy pants class for short distance travel on Indian trains. Well, maybe not too fancy. But you do get your own chair that no one can squeeze you from.
Enjoying our first day in Cappadocia with a 360 panorama of the magical landscape from the Uchisar Castle. Its possible to visit a few of the “rooms” in the castle — which aren’t much more than hollowed out caves. But still – its kind of fascinating ot imagine people carving these, and then living here!
STATS Days on the road: 365 Number of beds: 14 Countries visited: Russia, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia, Macedonia, Albania, Turkey Postcards sent: 10 Beautiful Mount Ushba, Svaneti, Georgia Thoughts Wow. It’s been a year since we left the US – our home, our cat, friends and family. Without hesitation – best.decision.ever. We would do it again in…
Last day in Thailand — got our visa for India just two hours before catching the train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Then the train was delayed by an hour. Then it came into Bangkok 2 hours late. But none of that has happened here yet. ) Oh and as such, we are celebrating with…
Having a relaxing beer at the Summer Palace in Beijing, China
STATS Days on the road:Â 397 Number of beds: 7 Countries visited: Albania, Turkey, Russia Postcards sent: 15 thoughts As we head back stateside, we’ve been thinking lots of homecoming. Although it is bittersweet, we are definitely ready for some comforts of life with a more permanent address. So rather than dwelling on drawbacks of our…