A year ago we began our travels. We fulfilled our goals of fun and adventure, and so much more. What stays with us still are three things: the grand spaces of nature world wide, from the glaciers of Patagonia to the islands of Halong Bay and the grasslands of southern Africa; the comforting familiarity of people going about their daily lives in so many diverse places; and how very rich and selfish we are as Americans. Steve returned with renewed energy and determination to make a difference in the world, through his work. Cindy's channeled this into living a more sane lifestyle. 4 continents, over 2 dozen flights, including one airport doubling as a soccer field. Many bus and ferry overnights. Also travel by train, jeep, tuk-tuk, motorbike, boats large and small, bicycle, and foot. My
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