After months and months of planning the wedding, it happened. and it was wonderful. we were both overjoyed the entire day and overwhelmed by the love of everyone who celebrated with us.
The ceremony was joyous and beautiful.
And the reception was indescribably fun.
Now we’re headed off on our honeymoon adventure, with very little planning. Hence, we are inspired by the words of Lao Tzu – “the good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.”
We have plane tickets, many of them, that carry us around the world, all heading east. There are 14 planned countries on our route. We have no reservations for hotels, hostels, couchsurfers, trains, boats, cars, or buses. But we plan on using many of those along the journey.
Our hope is that our lack of planning and open itinerary will allow us to truly see the countries we visit. We are also inspired by the Henry Miller quote – “One’s destination is never a place but a new way of seeing things.” We want to see more clearly – see people, see culture, see community, see God, see each other. The adventure will change us in profound ways. Thank you for encouraging and supporting us in this endeavor. Pray for us, read about our trip, leave us notes, and we’ll see you when we return!
We love you,
Sophie & Jared
Wow... I am so excited about your life's adventure...I will continue to pray and love and support you. XOXO Aunt Debby
ReplyDeleteHave I just read that you are coming to Spain?? Any chance that you stop in Madrid so I will be able to congratulate you and your wife in person??
ReplyDeleteYour posts of Portugal bring back many fond memories. I enjoyed a stay in Albufeira when Mike was a tyke....I recall trying to buy a new swimsuit and only finding bottoms! Also making spaghetti sauce cooking in centigrade.......The Algarve is beautiful - I am so happy that your travels included this area. Tks for the posts...Happy Trails, LoveBugs!
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