Hello all
I am very sorry for the hiatus following my last blog. I meant to find the time but never did. Which for my purposes is great because it meant I was constantly doing something that I loved, but a complete collapse of form for the blog, because that is the only sure fire way to ensure its demise. Since my travels ended it has been go go go from a week in Florida to the big move to London, England where I now currently reside. So ... a finale post as its back to reality and the hunt for a job.
All I can say to those who read this in hopes of travel inspiration or to weigh whether or not they should take the plunge, empty their pockets and jet off somewhere, I say DO IT! No hesitations. It was the best 10 months of my life so far. Everything was incredible, and no matter what interests you, for me observing the fashion and culture, pumping as much adrenaline through my veins as possible and being a part of something completely exotic and new, I recommend it to all. One of my closest friends now, Charlie, from my South American leg, didn't do anything cultural. Nothing. Another of my closest friends, Rusty, was into spiritual and out-of-body experiences. We had a journalist on our truck traveling for a current job and people traveling for the sights, the animals, the escape and everything in between. Everyone found a way to work the trip to suit their wants and needs. Yet with overlanding you get a family, however mismatched, but a deep sense of belonging and companionship while exploring the unknown and different. It worked for me and I do hope to do another trip in the future.
For those who read this because you are my friends or family and were just coming along for the ride and to decipher my safety you already know I'm well and excitedly starting my next challenge.
Thanks for reading!
Sophie
