Coming Full Circle

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru 

Last week we arrived in Bali for a final few days in the place where it all began. Tomorrow we head home after over a year on the road. Back to San Francisco, real life, and the next step – whatever that may be.

No question, it feels incredibly surreal for the trip to be coming to a close. Our feelings on coming home are certainly mixed. We've loved everything about this year -- the travel, the togetherness, the freedom, the excitement inherent in spending every single day exploring an amazing new place.

It's been a wild ride, and we leave feeling so certain that despite all the initial anxieties, choosing to spend this year abroad was the right decision for us. 

While we're not sure where we're going or what exactly comes next, the specialness of this year will undoubtedly live on. This experience leaves us determined to keep taking risks and putting real priority on the things in life that matter most. 

It may be quite a few years before we have the opportunity to become full-time world travelers again, but our adventure is far from over. 

It's been a wonderful year. Until next time.

– J + L  

Comments

[Kasey]

Beautiful, Leo! I'm so glad that it was such a special, and fulfilling experience for you both. xo

[Karissa]

I have so enjoyed reading about your adventures, you two. I feel very lucky to have shared in a small part of them when we met in that tiny town on the edge of the Himalayas.
I read this last blog, and found myself nodding my head to the part about taking risks and following your real priorities. It's so easy to lose track of them for the easier road. I'm glad you had such a magical experience, and I look forward to the day our adventures cross paths again!
Hugs from California!

[Leonora]

@Kasey - thank you for reading and all the lovely comments :)

@Karissa - so wonderful to hear from you and glad that the post resonated. There are so many takeaways from this year - it's hard to sum them up in only a hundred or so words! We may be back in California ourselves next year! Happy holidays xxx

[yummy supper]

Wow! I wish you two all the best in your "landing" back home. It is a very surreal time. We have totally enjoyed following your adventures and I hope your return treats you well.
xxxooo
Erin

[davina]

L & J I will truly miss reading your wonderful, inspiring and uplifting blog. It has been a treat to read from start to end, and often been my break in a day from more tedious tasks! Great that we managed to spend a couple of days with you in Sydney and thank you for sharing your great stories and stunning pics. Travel is such an important part of my life, and like you this year has really taught me to go with eyes wide open and be determinded to make the most of life and what it throws at you. Maybe we can all do a trip one year? Kalman and I miss you both but hope to see you next year. Lots of love D xoxo

[kyle]

That's really cool! I think San Francisco is for sure the best city to come back to after a year of traveling! Good luck.