(Almost) All About Jason: A Thirteen Month Journey of a Lifetime...

Romantic Photo with Mount Fuji

What a dream.

But it's not...at least for a newlywed couple from San Francisco.

Their journey is amazing. Instead of a honeymoon, this couple, Grace (the guy) and Susan, saved money, planned and set foot on a trip that will eventually take them to 23 countries, all over the world...and in thirteen months. Thirteen months!

I love their site too. It was originally intended for friends and family, back home. But it's also become 'inspiration' to other would be RTW (round the world) travellers, like me! It's extremely well done: loads of great photos, thoughts & reflections...and it's all being done as they go! (The site was last updated from Brazil. I've also posted some pics from their site below.)

Susan and Grace have made me wonder.

I wonder about their planning. First, how they'd get the idea? Second, how did they set their itinerary? Third, wouldn't they miss home?

This got me thinking some more. I'm not a world traveller, like Susan and Grace, but I like the idea that at the end of this awesome journey they'll eventually end up...at home. All the planning, the sites and people, all the photos and memories...the countries and languages, the trip of a life-time!--all this will end, and lead them home. Home will be the same (and good!)...but life will be much richer because of the journey.

I'm an optimist, but I still have my doubts about being able to embark on a similar thirteen month trip. That said, this couple's story makes me think...and realize that I am already journeying. And one day, I will end up at home too, with God in heaven, Christ welcoming and all the angels rejoicing.

Until then, I'm hoping my new boss at my new job can keep a thirteen month slot open for my trip. =)