The Long and Winding Road

Hi friends. I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to follow our blog, and maybe even read the posts (wishful thinking)? This was the experience of a lifetime, and despite having our downs along with our ups, we learned so much about the world, traveling, and each other.

We learned a new level of patience, and (especially for me) a new ability to roll with the punches. We learned that, for a couple that hardly fights at all, spending 24 hours a day/7 days a week/2 months together is bound to breed a little tension. We learned to love baguettes. So many baguettes. And Chorizo. And cheese (Okay, we already loved cheese). We learned the hand brake on an incline trick the hard way. We learned about sweet vermouth, Belgian beer, and Italian wine.We learned how cheap it is to drink in Europe. We learned when to stick to, and when to bend the budget. We learned that I shouldn't undergo intensely emotional experiences before riding a bike. We learned about Kings, Queens, Emperors and Empires. We learned that summer is the rainy season in the North. We learned that we have a lot to learn.

If anyone decides to take the plunge and put together a trip like ours at some point, we are always here for advice and recommendations. It wasn't always easy, and it was almost never cheap, but it was worth every minute and every dollar. I think part of the reason it took us so long to finish this documentation was a desire for it never to end. Now it has, and we will never be the same in all the best ways.