We couldn’t do what we’re doing without the support of so many people, their prayers, their good wishes, and their enthusiasm for adventures. As we update this blog, you’ll meet some of the families who will be opening their homes to us along the way, and we’ll add their names to this list as we go if they don’t mind.

We have to credit our friends the Johnsons whose great adventures with their kids gave us the template for our itinerary on this trip. You can find them at thedimpledexplorers.com.

We’d also be remiss not to mention our friends, the Matthews, who have lovingly stepped in to live in our house and care for the only member of our family we couldn’t bring on this trip. We’re so grateful, and so is she.