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Holiday Letter 2010
‘Tis the season, and from our family to yours we write to send our love, good tidings and news from the year that will soon leave us. Our hope is that this letter reaches you in good health and spirits. Trust that in receiving this letter you are in our hearts and never far from [...] -
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MANALI!
Some number of years ago, my beautiful wife found her way into this world, making it a better place and unknowingly would bring me unbridled happiness in my future. Her patience and generosity continue to stand strong, as on her birthday, she has allowed me to book a tramp on the Routeburn Track, in southern [...] -
Our Second Wedding Anniversary!
Today, Manali and I are celebrating our two year wedding anniversary in Christchurch, New Zealand. We drove back to the city this morning, after spending the evening on the beach in Banks Peninsula, and are planning to dine at the fanciest establishment possible allowing cargo pants and hiking shoes. It shocks me to think it [...] -
Budget Update | Expenses in Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand is considered one of the more inexpensive countries in South East Asia. So far, we have been tracking expenses each day and have broken them down into categories. This, not only helps us track our overall spending, but helps us in planning the next country and ensures that we have enough to get by [...] -
News Break | Flooding In Atlanta!
We just heard that there have been MAJOR floods back home All water levels are at the highest in history and there have been a few casualties. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers! We don’t want to have to come back to mop up the mess! We are praying that the worst part has [...] -
World Cup Denial, Let’s Try Again
We just received notice, “Further to your application for 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Tickets. We regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful”. Per their website, we did receive the acknowledgement in approximately 10 business days. In the face of such a rude denial, we still have only exhausted 1 of our [...] -
New Friends: Aaron & Georgie
One of the drawbacks for taking off for a year or more is leaving behind friends and family. Depending on the type of person you are, and how you grew up, this may or may not be distressing for oneself. Fear not though my friends, for on any given travel path there lies a multitide [...] -
Its Bath Time: Songkran
Songrkan (Thai New Year) is celebrated every year from April 13 to April 15. It coincides with the New Year of many calendars of South and Southeast Asia. The most obvious celebration of Songkran is the throwing of water. People roam the streets with containers of water or water guns, or post themselves at the [...]























