finally found it! hey friend, finally found your blog, i love reading about your travels and the pictures are great. fun to see you and jj again, miss you two. very smart idea to settle down in melbourne for a while, i'm sure you'll enjoy the change of pace. seems as though you've found a job since i last talked to you, well done. can't wait to catch up again - love you, liz
your hitchen buddy Hi Rachel
Found your blog. Thanks for the link. Just can't seen to get in contact with you on the email adress i have for you.
Sounds like your in my part of the world. Would be great to catch up.
Much love
Jonathan
Rach, I'm so happy for you that you are experiencing all of life's treasures. It sounds as though are truly learning about yourself and your needs. Remember pace yourself, life is a journey not a race. I love the pictures, I posted one as the backdrop on my comp. Miss you a lot rocky!
just a thought Rachel,
I notice that it seems to me that the following statement which you made doesn't seem to have a contradiction in it. Even though you use the phrase, "on the other hand," in it, the two thoughts seem to follow one another consistently. What you said was:
"I have learned that it is much easier to lower your expectations because if what you encounter doesn't go according to plan, it is rather disappointing. On the other hand, if you expect nothing, you could be in for quite a pleasant surprise."
I often intend to go for the second one. It's far more interesting to me--or at least it seems to turn out that way.
Live is ever more challenging, it seems to me.
love you Rachel,
sounds like fun.
i got jealous over the photos of nature.
thank you
Jeff
impressed you really convey a sense of place in your writing and a sense of purpose since you contemplate the value of each experience as you go - and isn't that what the trip is about... Thanks.
Hola Raquel! Rach-
The phone number and code you gave me to leave a message didn't work! I think I needed a different code...if you get this let me know what it is or try calling again whenever you get back on Sunday! Love you so much hope all is well! xoxo lynne
Bula! Ahhhh, Rach it sounds so lovely! I hope that all your travels will be as great as Fiji, and also very safe. It is only March and the snow is melting away in Breck!!! Love you girl!!
Heeeeey you!! Your jouneys sound amazing and beautiful... I hope all is well and wonderful in your new world... Please keep your journal entrys flowing, I admire the strong woman that you are!!!
Bradley
good to hear about your trip Hi. I'm feeling pretty jealous, as you describe the relaxation that you experienced. Enjoy your adventures, and I'll enjoy ebing the armchair traveler. Rona
Como te echo de menos!!! Hola bester! I'm so glad to hear from you...glad to know that you both are safe and sound and it seems like your trip is off to such a beautiful start. I hope JJs ear infections gets better...I'll keep that in my thoughts. News from home (this was actually in the NY Times) pertains to our museaum visit in New Haven of the Machu Pichu exhibit. There is a lot of stress, contention, and disagreement between Yale and Peruvian historical societies as to whom many of the artifacts actually belong to...I guess they want them back in Peru! Thats all for now...all is well here love you and miss you!
Greeting all the way from Aspen Hey Rach
Yesterday I was thinking that I should email you since it has been almost a month since you left, and all I can think of is Beaches. I'm glad that you are having a great trip, sounds amazing, send me as many visions of white sand beaches as you can. Aspen is a wonderful 10*. Well missing you and hoping that you continue to keep me feeling the love of traveling with great stories.
Lots of Love
Avi
I am passionate about travel and adventure and believe that life is too short and the world is too big to sit still for too long.
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finally found it!
hey friend, finally found your blog, i love reading about your travels and the pictures are great. fun to see you and jj again, miss you two. very smart idea to settle down in melbourne for a while, i'm sure you'll enjoy the change of pace. seems as though you've found a job since i last talked to you, well done. can't wait to catch up again - love you, liz