Farewell

July 4, 2011

11 cities, 10 flights, 4 bus rides, 6 countries, and 3 weeks of new
friendships, knowledge, and memories later and we are coming to the
end of our journey. We are stationed in Bangkok now and headed back to
spend a night in Hong Kong until we leave for Newark to start our real
lives.

A trip like this makes one question several things:
-Why do we sweat the smallest things when people living in the world's
worst poverty are able to enjoy the simple things in life?
(guy chilling on motorcycle picture)
--Why work 100 hour weeks when I can retire rich to Vietnam with my
savings account at age 22?
--How do eight massage places on one block stay in business?
-- Why is Chinese food so repulsive in America and so delicious in China?
--Was this blog made for this trip?  Or was this trip taken for this blog?

While these mysteries may never be solved, I know all of us appreciate
now more than ever before our freedoms and how fortunate we were to be
raised in our families and country.  Happy Independence Day.

I encourage all readers to make it to Southeast Asia at some point in
their lives if possible.  Questions regarding itinerary, pricing,
tour guides, recommendations or just general musings can be directed
to the comments below and we will be sure to answer them.

Until next time…