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May 13th 2007 by two4deroad
I guess you can say that this is a lemon-to-lemonade type story. We both quit our jobs for similar reasons and faced with the prospect of being unemployed, we decided to do something we had dreamt and spoken about ... a world tour. With the decision made, we jumped into setting the priorities. We decided on the places to visit -> from Cuba to Australia and most everywhere in between. We'll swim in the turquiose waters of Aruba, soak up the majesty of Kaieteur Falls in Guyana and sleep in the lush hinterlands of Surinam, admire the lights of Times Square, New York and segway thru Centennial Park in Atlanta. Maybe catch a game of cricket at Lord's in England and take pictures at the RLD in Amsterdam, take a safari in South Africa and gaze at the wildlife in Botswana before heading to bustling Hong Kong. We'll walk on the Great Wall of China and be amazed by the Taj in India before winging over to places with exotic names like Phuket and Chang Rai in Thailand. A raft down the Mekong Delta in Vietnam will certainly contrast against the opulence of the Sydney Opera house in Australia. And Macau, and Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur and and ...
But before all of that we had things to do. So we started to sell our furniture and car, buying backpacks and comfortable, lightweight hiking boots, clothes, first aid kits and more and then ...
WE HAVE A 'PANIC' ATTACK
'Panic' is our lovable, totally-loyal and super hyperactive mini Pinscher. He's practically family so much so that he occasionally travels with us and he even has the immigration stamps in his passport to prove it. His big brown eyes filled up with tears when we sold his favorite couch and loaded it on to the truck. It's hard to leave him behind but it's not practical to take him with us. He will stay with an aunt in Aruba. She loves him and he loves her and so they have our blessings.
So anyway, the trip starts on MAY 17 to Santo Domingo and then Cuba and we're just about ready to go. We'll be taking a backpack each fully equipped for at least six months of exploring, fun and adventure. We've had the necessary vaccinations and we're taking some necessities like water purification tablets and anti-diarrhoea medicine. Since we'll be carrying our stuff we're minimalizing and taking only what's important. It's truly amazing how little we actually need.
So why not join us? Log on often. Email us your comments and suggestions. We'll post pictures galore and stories of the people, places and cultures. We'll show you not only the 'touristy' things but we'll also sample the local cuisine and live the true local lifestyle. You can see this vicariously thru us.
T minus 4 days and counting. We're ready to blast off to adventuresphere. Houston, we don't have a problem!!
Vibert and Shanna
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May 13th 2007 - Edith Codrington: A pleasant journey!!!
Dear Shanna and Vibert,
I wish you both a pleasant, happy and safe journey. I will join you on your world tour surely by reading your travelblog. Hopefully we meet when you visit Amsterdam.
Best wishes, edith
May 13th 2007 - Wil: Have fun for all of us.
Hey Vibe and Shanna, You're living my dream so keep me posted. Not all of us have the courage to leave all that's familiar in favour of exploring so I admire (read envy) you. Have a great time but remeber to tell us all about it.
May 13th 2007 - Mariela:
Enjoy your trip and be carefull.
May 13th 2007 - Dia: Be Blessed
It's great to see you are enjoying this place the way our Creator intended. Have lots of fun, and I will be logging on to follow you on this wonderful adventure. Be safe and God Bless you both.
Love Dia.
May 13th 2007 - Miranda: hey u young adventurous couple
have a happy and safe travels
from the folks here in Guyana, S.A.
May 13th 2007 - Nellie Kirschner-Timmer: Be safe !!
Hi Shanna
Great to hear from you..... What an exciting adventure. If you and Vibert stray from your route and need a place to stay in Ghana...don't hesitate to ask.
hugs
Nellie, Kenneth ,Thati and Miro
May 14th 2007 - -G-: All the best!
Hey Shanna & V. I just want to wish you guys all the best with this trip. I guess you had the courage to do what all of us may have thought of any way just a quick hi! Lots of blessings and I'll be checking in to see how things are going and to keep you up to date on what's happening in my neck of the world.
May 14th 2007 - Shana: Best of Luck
Hi Vibert & Shana,
I wish you guys all the best on this world discovery trip. I will of course keep checking in to see how you guys are doing. Make the most of it, half of the world's population dreams of embarking on the journey which you guys are about to take. God bless.
May 14th 2007 - Mayra S. J. Martina: Be safe and happy.
Hi Shanna and Vibert, how adventurous! Keep us up to date and enjoy yourself. Absolutely great. If you are passing via SXM you know you are welcome. Have a safe trip and we will be checking regularly. Mayra
May 14th 2007 - Alain: You got me thinking!!!
Hi to both of you, really this is awesome, truly a dream vacation indeed. I’ll be living it through this blog.
What you are doing is definitely inspiring, so….rock on!!!
PEACE.
Alain.
May 14th 2007 - drisana: let the journey begin
love what you are doing. your courage will be rewarded. take lots of photos but not so many that you miss out on the experience. When you swing through Times Square let me know. go well.
May 14th 2007 - Lilian: greetings from sweden
Hi shanna! great to hear from you!! If you need a place to stay in Cuba, just let me know. My sister lives there and it is mo man tai to stay there! just mail me. Hugs from lilian and brian ( and our daughter isabelle).
May 14th 2007 - Nadia: Hail up
You guys are my heros. Pretty soon you'll be having your own following. Watch out for the paparazzi.
May 14th 2007 - Michelle P: Enjoy
Have fun
May 14th 2007 - Dilys & the girls: Have fun & good luck
Hi Vibert & Shanna, Thanks for taking me along, I will definitely keep in touch, take lots of pictures and enjoy the adventure of a life time. Tell Panic that 'Pepsi' (our dog) sends her love. Best wishes Dilys
May 14th 2007 - anonymous:
Hey, my Vi, This is Omi, your St. Lucia's friens, and hi to Shanna, Great move, i am excited for you both, go for it, have fun, but remember to ask God to lead the way. i will keep reading
May 14th 2007 - Yolaine Bruney: what a wonderful world we live in!!!!
Hi Shanna & Vibert, I guess you guys are above the norm where courage and adventure is concern. Wishing you all the best, please be safe and happy. I am very curious to read or hear from your experiences. You guys are true World Citizens!! (Wereldburgers). Love and blessings!!!! Yolaine
May 14th 2007 - Annelie:
hej Shanna and Vibert,
Nice blog! And I defently going to follow you on the blog! Be carefull and have a very very nice trip ;)
Annelie
May 14th 2007 - Michelle: Good Luck
Dear Vibert & Shanna
Vibes, boy you really know how to live life to the fullest. Many of us wish for the confidence and inspiration to do what you guys are about to do. I wish you both God's blessings. May you both find whatever you are looking for and may this trip bring you physical and spiritual fulfillment and be a foundation for the future you intend to create for yourselves.
Give me a shout when in Guyana. Home sweet home.
Luv.
May 15th 2007 - Ada Mors: Sail On, Success
All the best Vibes. You will still be missed!! You are free to explore anywhere cause you have visited Dominica "Nature Isle" first. May Jesus give guidance and protection to you and shanna. Bless you .. Enjoy. Will be looking for updates.
May 15th 2007 - Dwayne & Subrina: All the best
You guys enjoy the entire journey and we will pray that God keeps you both healthy and safe.
Enjoy!!!
May 15th 2007 - Rhonda: Ya! Hoo!
this is like a fairy tale but you guys are actually living it. great gus you go for it, be careful it's not going to be all peachy but the most important thing is that you got each other. so let the fun beging i will be checking in to see the progress you guys are making
May 15th 2007 - Tina: Good Luck!!
I'm excited for for you both, every country that you visit, I'll be there with you looking on. All the best in you adventures and keep sending us pictures and when you are serve strange foods send us those pictures too. Love Tina
May 15th 2007 - Debby: Bless it be.
Hy my sweeties, im am so so happy for you guys. Vibes you where always my angel, inspiring me always. ( you know me and my thinking) thank you 4 being there. I wish you allllllllll the best, i´ll be on this blog. Dont 4-get you guys still have diving spots left here in bonaire to do ( i hope) so i´ll be waiting. Vibes & Shanna you have my blessings.
love you, see you real sooooooooooooooooon Pasa dushi, gosa pa ami tambe. sunchi ku brasa pa bosnan .
May 16th 2007 - Vibert Williams: Have a wonderful Trip!
Mom and I are proud of both you and Shanna. Enjoy your experiences, you will have something to share with your future family.Love Dad.
May 17th 2007 - jfinfers: God's speed
Vibe and shanna - all the best in this wonderful life experience; I wish i could do something like that...but keep us inform o the different experiences and wonders of your trip
God guidence - ken
May 17th 2007 - Glenville: Have a blast!
Vibes & Shanna, I truly admire your spirit and love for life. Today is day 1 of the adventure and I wish you fun and safety. I don't have any news to report yet ... you know what. Will keep in touch.
May 18th 2007 - Arthur Bowers: Pleasant travels you two
Enjoy you journey and take the time to really meet the people also. Enjoy the nature this beautifull planet has to offer and be safe always!
One day I'll also be embarking on my own world tour.
Enjoy it! Kiss kiss.
Arthur
May 20th 2007 - Jim&Mirella: Food Glorieus Food....
Yo go guys!!!!...Enjoy and See you when you get here...!!!!!
Lots of LOVE PEACE and Hapinesssssssssssss
Mirella&Jimmy
May 21st 2007 - Nur:
Hoi lieve Shanna en Vibert!
Ik zag net een link naar jullie travelblog!! Wat ontzettend leuk..! Heb jou zowieso al heel lang niet meer gezien en vind het ontzettend leuk om jullie avonturen zo te kunnen volgen. Geniet van de reis en ik volg jullie ...
Dikke kus
Nur, amsterdam
May 22nd 2007 - Gera: Enjoy
Hey Boss & Santje Enjoy
May 22nd 2007 - anonymous:
I lovelly Shanna!!!!
Enjoy your journey.
See you when you get here...!!!!! A lots of kiss. Luv. Ludimila
May 27th 2007 - Kwame & Nicky: viaje feliz
Hey Guys, just a little note to say we love you, and wish you a safe journey. Chief, looking at these pictures, driving me crazy, of the experiences you guys are having...love it and wish u were documenting this stuff in a video format.
All the best. In all Thy Ways Acknowledge him and he Shall Driect Thy Path.
Mr. & Mrs. Boyce
June 18th 2007 - Simone Persaud: Wonderful!!! Have Fun
You two are crazy, but wow!!! When I grow up I want to be just like you...lol. Have a great time.
July 3rd 2007 - Carla Zwaanstra: NYC and South Africa!
Hi Shanna!! Alles goed? Wat gaaf zeg zo'n wereldreis, klinkt echt super! Zeg ik vroeg me af wanneer jullie ongeveer in NYC zullen zijn? Ik ga daar namelijk binnenkort wonen (ben er net 2 maanden geweest) en zou het gaaf vinden om jullie te zien! Over Zuid-Afrika kan ik je ook genoeg vertellen dus laat maar weten waar jullie daar heen gaan (Johannesburg of Kaapstad) en ik zal je wat tips sturen!!!!
Groetjes, Carla!!!
August 28th 2008 - Catherine: haha.
Hello.This is the first time to come to this blog.
You have been to a lot of cities.
haha.I am so lazy that I just want to stay at home.
Hope to see you again and again .a ha
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