Friday, August 31, 2007

Prelude

I have been often asked the question, “What makes you happy in life?” And to be completely honest my simple response at this point in my life is, “The rush I get out of having my life on my back and having no idea what tomorrow will bring.” You could call it traveling.

With that said, traveling through Europe for 2 ½ months is where I found the inspiration and passion to re-pack my backpack and take off for 4 months. If you check out my journal of when I was in Morocco I said it perfectly…”On to New Zealand, Australia and Eastern Asia.” Now just clarify Eastern Asia as China, Tibet, Nepal, Thailand, Rarotonga and Fiji and away we go!

I have been extremely fortunate (thanks Mom and Dad for the free rent!) to have been able to pull off a trip like this but I truly believe that everyone who says, “Dude, how can you go that long?” can definitely do it too and I encourage everyone to drop what you’re doing and go see the world! Traveling is like a bug that infects you with amazing new friends, cultural differences, historical significances, and stories that shape your soul.

My buddy I’m traveling with for you who don’t know him is Jay whom I met while living in Hawaii. Super cool kid from San Francisco and he’s backpacked Europe as well so we’re both more than prepared for what lies ahead of us!

I would love an email from anyone who has the time…gmasseyuo@gmail.com

Also if you want to check out pictures go to photobucket.com and search for “gmasseyuo” and than you should be able to click on my albums

This is the map of the tour we’ll be on with 12 other travelers from around the globe for the first month…