When I am a grandma sitting on my back stairs drinking horse-bark rootbeer, I’ll think back fondly to this time and all of the wonderful moments shared. Warmest thank you to all those who made it possible especially my family and close friends. To my always supportive mom and pops, that you for teaching me to live life to its fullest. Thank you for instilling in me a love of travel and exploration and for being so supportive of my world-wandering ways. I owe every rare and golden joy of my Carpe experience and of my life to you both. You will always have my infinite heart-felt gratitude.
To my new family of ten brothers and sisters, I am so happy you all exist, and that events transpired to bring us all together on this transformative, life-giving, direction-altering journey of journeys. I love you all. You made the experience.
I’d like to give a big shout out to the entire Carpe Diem team, in Portland and on the ground. Thank you all for working so hard to do the incredible work that you do. Your programs do so much to inspire a generation of believers and passionate advocates. I’d especially like to thank Heather for organizing our schedule and being involved so completely despite the distance.
To Brooke and Jeremy, you all are the most dedicated hard-working people I know. The effort you put into the details, so that we can focus of personal growth isn’t lost on us. You both deserve hearty praise, as well as a real vacation after this.
Finally, I’d like to thank all of the inhabitants of the countries we have been visitors in for offering excellent advice, information, chat and support on the road. I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to share in their rich cultures and traditions.
All love, for all time,
Caroline