This is a very sad post to write. On January 3, Louie got hit by a car in Otavalo, Ecuador and he died. He is buried on a grassy strip of land in downtown near the market. We came home … Continued
Ryan College Update
Because Ryan is graduating this May from high school, we have toured many colleges and universities and he has applied to several. Because we are on this trip of a lifetime, we get news in little bursts. I am so … Continued
Cartagena — Day 1
We have decided we like our hotel. It has ice cold air conditioning (Sylvia calls it air refreshening) and screaming fast internet (only really in the girls room) and it is clean and the beds are very comfortable. The kids … Continued
Journey To South America — Jennah
At five AM, Mother awoke my siblings and I to take a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Security took some time, but we were on the plane eventually. The forty-five minute plane ride passed uneventfully. We arrived in Fort Lauderdale and … Continued
Flying to Cartagena
Its midnight and we are all packed and ready to go. The little kids are sleeping and we are very excited about leaving tomorrow morning. Our plane leaves Tampa at 8:45am and we arrive in Colombia at 1:41pm. The weather … Continued
Freight Update
The wonderful freight company offered to have Mark accompany the van and camper on its sea voyage! For free! I think that is an amazing offer. Mark told them he had to fly the dogs over and they said he … Continued