Trying to believe

As much as I try to believe, it's still surreal that we're about to embark on this trip we have in store for us. We depart just a short few days from now, so we're making our final preparations.

I am ready to...

• Be adventurous
• Be curious
• Be open-minded
• Be inspired
• Be rejuvenated
• Be awed and...
• Just be!

It's a once-in-a-lifetime thing, doing this, and I am grateful for the opportunity. Our last sabbaticals were spent moving in one and sort of hanging out with the other (despite going on a cruise, but let's face it, Alaska isn't much different than Washington).

This time, we're doing things the way we want to, and it couldn't come at a better time!

Here's a brief rundown of our European adventure:

1. Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2. Bacharach, Germany
3. Rothenburg, Germany
4. Reutte, Austria
5. Venice, Italy
6. Florence, Italy
7. Rome, Italy
8. Cinque Terre, Italy
9. Lauterbrunnen Valley, France
10. Beaune, France
11. Paris, France
12. London, England
13. Ireland — All around

We'll keep connected right here on the blog and share our experiences, insights and highlights along our adventure.