WanderingWhy…

With our journey now at an end, I think it’s extremely important to thank everyone that helped make this longtime dream become a lifelong memory.

First, I have to give the biggest thanks to my Mom.  Mom was kind enough to uproot her life in NY to move into our townhome in Florida, keep tabs on our finances, run down problems for us, and feed the cat (maybe a bit to much–he is FAT!) while we were away.  Thank you mom.  I love you.

I’d like to also thank:

My Dad for the gift of an Amazon Kindle which lightened my backpack tremendously.  Although the guidebook companies are still not on board with Kindle versions of their books, there was still plenty to load up and read away the downtime.  This is a great backpacker gadget (and yes, it’s more expensive crap to carry and worry about).  The only problem with it was fighting with WD over who got to read it next.  Thanks Dad.

My buddy Matt Shannon for hosting the now internet famous WanderingWhy.com website and his lightning fast response in troubleshooting the site while we were out there and barely connected at times (no comments from the peanut gallery about the photos being broken).  You are a true friend and a scary good IT guru.  See Matt’s website for all your computer security needs.

My doctor friend who will remain anonymous to avoid violating HIPPA <grin>.  Your prompt advice during some of the lowest times was a tremendous help and highly appreciated.  Thank you for the generosity of your expertise and your friendship.

My Jiu Jitsu friends Sonny and Chris for all their advice on Ecuador, and for introducing us to Sonny’s long lost brother, Juan, who showed us a great time in Buenos Aires.  Sonny, ever heard of Skype? Call your brother you bum.

My Jiu Jitsu instructor Eduardo not only for steering me to train at Gordo’s academy in Brazil for a new experience in my training, but for sharing and teaching me an art that opened up many new friendships in the different countries we visited.

And again, my Grandfather for all his travel stories and inspiration.

If I missed anyone, I apologize.  It’s tough to remember all the great friends who have helped us out over the course of this long journey.  Please don’t feel slighted as we do appreciate everything everyone has done no matter how small.

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