It's not just a new year; it's a whole new way of life

Friends, family, and others who somehow found themselves here,

So here I am, at the beginning of a four-month long adventure. Well, that's what the plane tickets say for now, but the adventure is one that will undoubtedly continue indefinitely. Having recently left my paralegal job, I am now embarking on a "superviaje" ("supertrip"), if you will.

"Why am I doing this?" you may ask.

"Why *aren't* you?" I might respond.

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, whether you're in a big city or not, it's important to remember that there's always life outside the bubble in which you live. And if you don't take the time to see for yourself what else is out there and experience it for yourself, you might never know what you're missing by taking everyone else's word for it.

So, I've given up my life at a desk job and have decided that people in person are much more enriching than people-dot-com. Of course, it always depends on the characters you meet. I invite you to follow along with me during the adventure and to tune in to check out the people I encounter along the way. And if you find yourself on the road in South America (or Europe, for that matter) during the next four months, let me know where you'll be and maybe that will include you.

Anyway, that's it for now, because I have a plane to catch. First stop? Salvador, Brazil.

Thanks, gracias, merci, obrigada, grazie, shoukran, etc. in advance for reading.

Until the next time, and of course, a happy and healthy new year to all.
Abraços,
Missy :)