Published: March 17th 2006December 20th 2005
Jean & Francesca w map
At our Put-a-Pin-in-the-Map Party, Jean adds a must-visit contact to our notebook while Francesca takes a closer look at the map itself.
Our sabbatical officially begins January 1, 2006, so look for the first travel entry early in the new year. We plan to update this blog every 7-10 days.
Click here for the proposed route map (waypoints subject to change without notice!).
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We are a writer/photographer and a land-use planner from Port Townsend, Wash., who quit our jobs to take a year-long "sabbatical" for the 12 months of 2006.
Our travel vehicle was a Volkswagen Westfalia camper-van named Matilda, after the Australian phrase (and song) "Waltzing Matilda" -- meaning to hit the road with your possessions slung in a bag over your shoulder. We were glad not to be wandering on foot like those Aussie swagmen!
We had a memorable trip waltzing around the U.S. and Canada, learning as much as we could about this vast and diverse continent we call home. So glad we di... full info
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Audrey adds a pin to the map -- in Colorado, her home state -- at our Put-a-Pin-in-the-Map Party.
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Nicole
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This looks like you guys have quite a few pins in place! that would be such a blast. i am 17 and just getting ready to see the world! have fun, and keep me posted. be sure to let me know the highlights, because i want to do that someday. any pointers would be great!
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