Jeff and I are leaving tomorrow. Our bags our packed, and our “thank-yous” and “good-byes” have been said. Among many other things that are uncertain, I have no idea when I will have the opportunity to further update this blog. Our only plan is to hitch-hike south toward El Paso, where we will (hopefully) be able to catch a bus that will take us over the Mexican border and through one of the most dangerous cities in Mexico, Cuidad Juarez.
Jeff and I agree that we would like to be in Mexico City for Christmas. After that, we hope to head further south to Antigua, Guatemala and then on to Costa Rica, where we plan on working on an organic farm for free room and board. With an open-ended schedule, we plan on working our way all the way down to Tierra del Fuego, the southern-most tip of South America, located in Argentina. We have only two limitations: the slow depletion of our meager budget and our goal to be back in Denver by August, 2009.
With these things said, I write this blog for one reason: you. My friends and family. Saying farewell to all of you wasn’t easy—but there will be no better feeling than embracing you when I return. I’ll miss each and every one of you—Mom, Dad, my brother Max, my Grandparents on both sides, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Among my friends, I’d first like to thank Pablo Cruz, who inspired this adventure in the first place; Rey Hernandez, who taught me to see people for people; my childhood friend Caitlin Muse; Jordan Woodard (don’t get married while I’m away—I’d still like to be your best man!); my intellectual partner in crime Dave Wylde; Gary Bryant, one of my closest friends and mentors who has taught me about the value of life; and Coya Lindberg, whose generosity in allowing me to crash at her place for the past two weeks helped me save up enough money to make such an adventure possible.
I’d also like to thank Dr. Pamela Troyer for encouraging the spirit of the “bad—ass wanderer” within me all the while making sure I pursue my studies; and Dayne Pillow, founder of There and Back magazine, for showing me that I truly can write for a living.
Cheers,
Gavin Wisdom
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Hey Gavin & Jeff. Martha provided me the blog address and I just finished reading about your adventures thus far......very cool. I'll keep reading so you keep writing. Make the most of your time down there! Reality is right around the corner. Stay safe.
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Don Purves
Whether it is all it’s cracked up to be or not, from this small window you journey is only of my most fanciful dreams. Especially this latest post, if I were there, as I imagine it, I would never leave. You are truly an inspiration to the hum of salta’n’pepper offices and drone grayscale life as it was when you left. I can guarantee that half of the office as lived vicariously for a glimpse of the journey. Congratulations on reaching you destination, and take your time nothing is happening here, but arms are open for you return. Oh, and give me more pictures.
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~Jordan