Thank You

We have so many things to be thankful for and so many people to thank. First, we would like to thank all of our family for always supporting us and encouraging us to follow our dreams. Because no matter where we may be in this world and what we are doing, there is nothing more important than knowing you have family to come home to.

And to all of wonderful friends. You too are our family.

Thank Yous:

Mom Kat, Grandpa L.H. and Grandma Imogene, Uncle Steve and Aunt Cyndi, Mom Estrella and Ron for our NomadTravel Insurance (to keep us kiddos protected while we are away).

Doug and Katy Zalkovsky for our awesome Flip Video Camera.

Lisa Calliham for taking our sweet cat Faith.

Jason and Melissa James for the awesome headlamp and meeting us in our most anticipated destination, the Himilayas.

Jack Magullian: an old friend from the Appalachian Trail who lives in New Zealand and has been giving us invaluable advice about the first leg of our trip.

Martin + Osa and Z'Tejas for being awesome and supportive employers.

Steve Dudley (aka Catfish) for helping us pack up in Austin.

Our Blog Followers we appreciate you signing up and for the comments. It feels great to be connected to family and friends back home!

Todd Benton for saving us from our 7.5 hour lay over in LAX.

Kerri and Shane for the whirlwind tour of Christchurch!

Paul, Catherine and Iona Brimecome for allowing us to stay in there beautiful cottage in Te Anau. We will never forget your kindness and generousity. We highly recommend this home away from home when you visit NZ: http://www.mycottage.co.nz/

Bryce Curran and Germaine: our new friends from Christchurch and our tramping doctor and nurse! Thank you for your hospitality. It feels good to know that we have a friends on the South Island keeping an eye on us!

Brooke Bohannon for welcoming us to Palmerston North and for Mexican Night!

Damian and Jan Bathersby, the two coolest people in Moololaba, Australia. Thank you for sharing Moololaba and Dodgy Thai!

Perry letting us stay in your home in Airlie Beach. It was a vacation in our vacation. You are a gem!