For two weeks now, we have been saying farewell to friends and family. We love all of you and will miss you but we are ready for our adventure. Our bags (one each) are packed, our tickets printed, and our flight only a few hours away. Thank you all for your suggestions and support – we look forward to sharing our experiences with you!
Karie, Andy, Lauren and Rose

Enjoy!!
Have a fabulous time.
I was so lucky to get to spend time with all of you last night and this morning before you all headed off to the airport with Karol. You are such a fabulous family and this will be an amazing adventure. I can’t wait for your first detailed reports to come through when you arrive in Japan and continue on from there. You were so well prepared and organized so now you can just enjoy every moment! Love…
Hey let me know when you get there safely you should have arrived by now. Be safe and have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you guys !!