Life is the moment we are living right now and someday this moment will just be a memory!

The unfortunate part of this thought is, it now is just a memory. Coming home was bittersweet seeing my friends and family who I have missed so much during my 17 month adventure around the world. I get asked everyday, "What was the best part?" I guess I must say the best part of anything in life involves the people you interact with through out your life, the freedom like I never knew was possible, and realizing a dream. During the 520 days I spent traveling I didn't work 1 single day, and I lived every moment as much as I possibly could. I traveled in 41 countries total and I can honestly say that I don't feel like I am the same person I was when I left. Looking back at my 31 years, I could probably say that 50% of the things I have done in my life happened in this one single trip. When I left I had a piece of paper which was a list of things I always wanted to do and see, an ATM card, a camera, and some clothes. I can't say I checked everything off on my list as it grew through my travels, but I ticked off more things on the list then what was originally on the list in the first place. The best way I can explain ending my trip is like breaking up with someone who you really love. Your excited to see the ones you have neglected for so long, but your gut churns and misses that experience so much, and most of the time. I hope this feeling goes away here soon and I guess it's like everything in life, time heals all things!

Most popular questions asked.

1. Favorite Countries Nepal, Burma, Colombia, and Argentina.

2. Most fascinating places- India, Burma, and China.

3. Worst food- Certain things in China.

4. Most nerve racking moment- Going inside San Pedro prison in Bolivia

5. Amount of times being robbed- O

6. Favorite moment- Standing on top of Chimborazo (20,704)

7. Percentage of time alone- 20%?

8. Hardest country to communicate- China

9. Most dangerous spot on trip- South Carolina, USA

10. The moment that made me the most thankful for what I have- Touring Cerro Rico, a mine in

Potosi, Bolivia.

11. Overall most fascinating country- India

12. Favorite Hostel- El Retrio in Semuc Champey, Guatemala

13. Scariest thing I did- Take off on this trip alone!

2nd- World highest bungee platform in Macau, China (764')

England






I met Sakit in Panama. He was an amazing host as he spent 3 days showing me around London.




Richard and I traveled in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Too bad we only had about 2 hours to catch up in London, but thanks for being a big part of my adventure.

With England being my last stop, along with it being the most expensive place on my trip, I didn't see as much of it as I would've liked to. This place seems to be the place your typical American family goes, so I am sure I will return to see more someday.

Scotland

Traveling with Caroline has been great. We spent several months traveling together off and on through-out Asia and Europe. It was really tough saying goodbye to Caroline. I really wish you the best of everything in life! You will always have a friend in me!



For my 31st Birthday we took a tour up to Loch Ness to try and find the Loch Ness Monster! It was a good way to see the countryside although I regret to admit, I didn't get to see Nessy!

I loved this guy!

Blue sky in Scotland may be a myth only!.....It's always cloudy

Wow, Scotland is a bit chilly and something about this place feels cold and odd. Everywhere I went I had this eerie feeling and it always seemed that it would be the last place I would like to live. On another note Edinburgh is a beautiful city and Scotland is an amazing country. The history was very interesting as well as the people.