One Journey Ends… With Many More To Begin…

What a ride…

100 Days…

42,000+ Miles…

50+ TheNextJourney Posts…

1325 Pictures Posted Online…

6 Countries…

9 Rental Cars…

55 Days Onboard Ship…

20 Hotels, Motels, Hostels, and B&Bs…

24 Cruise Ports Of Call…

30+ Methods of Transportation (including Gondola, Jet Boat, Camel, Segway, & Bamboo Raft)…

Countless New Experiences Had and New Friends Made…

 

A Shag Standing On A Branch In The Lake – Wellington, New Zealand

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Geothermal Stream – Waimangu, New Zealand

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The Coloseum – Rome, Italy

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The Green Pools – William Bay, Australia

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The Waterfront Tranforms into Les Roulettes — Papeete, Tahiti

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The Motu Also Comes with a Private Lagoon — Bora Bora, French Polynesia

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We have just one question… “When does the next adventure begin?”

Without hesitation, we’re both in agreement that we could have done another 100 days, but the realities of our current situation were also starting to sink in.  We still have a home in California that we love, family and friends that were certainly missed, and before more large-scale globetrotting commences, another substantial financial savings period will need to begin and end.

Self-Portrait at Hanalei Taro Lookout — Kauai, Hawaii

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Sydney Harbour Bridge – Sydney, Australia

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Mom Made Some New Friends — Germaine's Luau, Oahu, Hawaii

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Sea, Land, and Sky – St. Thomas, USVI

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Traditional Village of Pangipuran – Bali, Indonesia

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In the meantime, we have one more adventure to share in 2011.  On December 3rd, we headed to San Juan, Puerto Rico to spend two weeks in the Southern Caribbean with our moms and a good family friend.  Look for posts and photos on this trip in the coming days…

Dynamic and Changing Landscapes of Kangaroo Island – Adelaide, Australia

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On The See-Saw at the Park – Gibraltar, UK

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You Can Get Close to the Kangaroos at Lone Pine Sanctuary – Brisbane, Australia

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Ruins at Palatine Hill – Rome, Italy

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A Rope Swing Makes Everything More Fun — Moloa'a Beach, Kauai, Hawaii

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Greenlandic and Danish Road Signs — Qaqortoq, Greenland

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In 2012, The Next Journey will continue to post on travel, but will also begin to expand into new topic areas as well.  We hope that you will continue to be a part of the journey and if you have something you would like to share or if you are planning a journey of your own, we would love to hear about it!

A Few Flowers Have Found A Way To Survive On Rangitoto – Auckland, New Zealand

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St. Petersburg, Russia

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Orcas – Juneau, AK

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Master Carving at Te Puia – Rotorua, New Zealand

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Aranui Cave – Waitomo, New Zealand

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Auckland Skyline – Auckland, New Zealand

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If you missed any of the action up to this point…

Check out the complete photo gallery here

Check out the updated map of where we’ve been and where we’re headed here

And archives of all of the previous posts are available in the right hand nav.

Our 4×4 in Aruba

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A Fish Swimming In The Coral – Oak Beach, Australia

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St. Petersburg, Russia

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Tram to the Top – Gibraltar, UK

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Barossa Valley Vineyards – Adelaide, Australia

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Dole Plantation, Oahu, Hawaii

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Much, much more to come!  See you all soon!