This coming weekend marks a three year anniversary of moving out of our Mpls home, to embark on a rare life journey. Lori and I gave thanks over a meal with our families and a couple of friends from India prior to leaving the US. The time away gave us an opportunity to experience life in Bangalore and Hong Kong. Below are a few highlights, by the numbers.
- 38 blog posts
- 38 passport pages used
- 35 months away
- 17 countries / special administrative regions / union state visited: India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, France, Morocco, China, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, New Zealand, Indonesia, Laos, Hong Kong, Macau, Pondicherry
- 13 modes of transportation used: car, plane, train, bus, taxi, rickshaw, elephant, bicycle, ferry, minibus, tram, boat and an ATV
- 9 return trips to the US
- 4 languages experienced: Hindi, Kannada, Mandarin and Cantonese
- 3 different jobs and managers with Target
- 1 beautiful and amazing baby boy
- Countless friends and memories made
- Many life lessons learned
- Zero regrets
We continue to feel grateful to have gained this experience. And humbled by the impact it has made on our lives. Most of all, we thank our wonderful families and friends at home, in Mpls and beyond. You supported us, loved us, encouraged us to go, and helped us understand how much our family is home. With love, - Adam and Lori
