The Places Visited in 2009

It was a year of dealing with TSA and customs, a year where bags were packed, dragged and exchanged. It was actually one of the best years of eye opening I had since I learned just what I wanted to do with my life, see the world without joining the Navy. It wasn’t just a year of countries but continents, since Sept. I have been to three twice, four in all, in fact while standing on Cape Horn the only one never reached seemed so close, Antarctica.

I met some of the best travelers in the world, some several times, some for the first time, all appreciated. It was a year that I realized how lucky I am to see the places many dream of. I met writers, editors and travel addicts, all a strange breed. I got the chance to spread the word that the world is wonderful, despite the crap I hear on news reports. I also learned some things about me, things that were hidden or suppressed. I am a homebody with wanderlust, strange indeed.

The Jetster AKA Johnny Jet, did a fine accounting of miles logged, Max also followed suit. I spent hours yesterday going through my photo albums due to some corrupt viral attack seemingly they were most affected. Fortunately I found many safe due to transferring them to portable hard drives, a habit I will forever follow now. The thought of losing pictures to the fantastic places such as PNG, Germany, Greece, China, Italy, Chile, Russia, Latvia, Argentina and Australia done this year was devastating Putting a feeling to an earthquake happening while I was in Italy wasn’t easy and I will forever remember the faces of villagers in PNG. I just loved it! May we all see beyond our doors in 2010!