And we’re off on our big trip… (Chloë)

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Right now I’m on a 5 hour plane ride to Iceland and we are going to arrive at 5am in the morning. This is our first destination of 16 countries and so far the ride is pretty good.

I can’t believe that this amazing journey has already started and I can’t wait to explore the amazing world ahead. In the past few days we were just finishing up last minute things and saying goodbye to everyone. It was so sad to say goodbye knowing that I’m not going to see everyone for a whole year!!!!

Chloe

Saying goodbye

 “True friends fill your heart so you can take them with you wherever you go…”
This month was filled with many goodbyes…but it’s just for one year. You’ll travel with us in our hearts and we’ll see each other soon to share adventures and laugh together again.
Some friends we’ve seen everyday, others once a month and some much less frequently, but everyone has a special part in our lives and we’ll miss you.
Tonight our adventure begins,
xoxo

Saying goodbye to our home for one year

Six months of purging, packing and storing–this is it. The house is now leased. Bittersweet leaving the Beach and our routines. Thankful to stay with family and friends as we start the one-month countdown before our adventure begins!

Last day of school

School has just ended and summer  started. I’m really happy about that but sad at the same time. I’m not going to see my friends for a year (unless we have a playdate or sleepover before I leave ). After graduation everybody ran up to me and gave me a big hug!

That’s when I finally realized that I’m not going to talk to them,see them,or hang out with them for a whole year! At graduation I also handed out cards that had our blog website on it so my classmates could follow me around the world and we could stay in touch.

Vinh’s backpack

Vinh’s one-year packing list:

  • 2 pairs of pants
  • 2 pair of shorts
  • 3 t-shirts
  • 1 long sleeved shirt
  • 3 socks
  • swim shorts
  • sunglasses
  • sandals
  • walking shoes
  • headphones
  • e-reader
  • camera + charger
  • tripod
  • water purifier
  • universal plug adapter
  • water bottle
  • toiletries
  • first aid kit
  • micro steel cable

Elliot’s backpack

Elliot’s year-long packing list:

  • 2 pairs of pants
  • 2 pair of shorts
  • 3 t-shirts
  • 1 long sleeved shirt
  • 3 socks
  • swim shorts
  • sunglasses
  • sandals
  • walking shoes
  • headphones
  • camera
  • book
  • homework
  • water bottle
  • toiletries
  • fit bit

Chloe’s backpack

Chloe’s one-year packing list:

  • 2 pairs of pants
  • 1 pair of shorts
  • 2 t-shirts
  • 1 tank top
  • 1 long sleeved shirt
  • 1 dress
  • 3 socks
  • bathing suit
  • sunglasses
  • sandals
  • walking shoes
  • headphones
  • iPod
  • book
  • homework (1 years worth!)
  • water bottle
  • toiletries
  • fit bit

Agatha’s backpack

Agatha’s one-year packing list:

  • 2 pairs of pants
  • 1 pair of shorts
  • 2 t-shirts
  • 1 tank top
  • 1 long sleeved shirt
  • 1 dress
  • 3 socks
  • bathing suit
  • sunglasses
  • sandals
  • walking shoes
  • watch
  • headphones
  • laptop + charger
  • phone + charger
  • e-reader
  • water bottle
  • toiletries