Adios amigos

It has been many months of getting things together and working hard at getting ready for our big trip.  Our minds have definitely been in a whirlwind these past few days.....okay, maybe weeks.  But we're ready; the bags are packed and the preparation is as good as it gets, we're ready to get to Cartagena, Colombia and start this journey!


As hard as we worked, we also had a lot of people in the background making sure we were more than ready for our trip.  From dinners out with friends, living with new roommates, recommendations/ advice on what to do and see, everyone deserves a big thank you! We are also very thankful for Jon and Jenn's blog which initially helped Kristin realize this trip was possible and how we could do it.  Their blog and tips/ advice helped us so much in our preparation! 


To all our friends that we have been able to get together with over the last few weeks, thanks for the fun, encouragement, and making the time for us, it is truly appreciated!  We will miss all of you while we are away, but we are so thankful to have your friendship and look forward to good times when we return.


A big thanks to Brian, Kristin's brother, for letting her stay with him for a month when her apartment lease was up and Matt was still in Abilene. Getting a new roommate isn't the most convenient, but she enjoyed being able to spend extra time with her brother before the trip! 

Then, for the next 6 weeks, Jeff and Suz (Matt's bro and sister in-law)  let us stay in their spare bedroom and they deserve a huge thank you!! We cannot express our gratitude enough for the kindness in their hearts.

Last, but not least, a special thanks to our parents because they have been very helpful and accommodating with our travel plans. They've also let us store some of our stuff at their houses ;-).  They made it very easy for us all to get together and spend time with each other before we head off.  However, I think we both are most thankful for our strong upbringing, education, and the ability to set our minds to achieving what we want from life.  Without them, we know we couldn't be in the place we are today! We are so grateful for the love, support, and encouragement from our families for this trip...it really means a lot to us. Our familes have special places in our hearts and we love you all!