On the Launching Pad

We are off.  A year of travel in SE Asia.  House rented, cars sold, jobs quit, everything sold and down to four backpacks and two Ukuleles.  We did it.  Ten years of dreaming, one year of concrete planning.  Logistics of this endeavor are overwhelming.  First we are off to visit family in Chicago for two weeks, and then my sister’s wedding and then JFK to Singapore on Sept 17.  It took a huge amount of energy and focus to launch us but we made it. This experience has really made us appreciate the wonderful support of our community, good friends, co-workers and all those who encouraged us and wished us luck!  I have been holding my breath for three weeks, now I think I can finally exhale.