M & K’s Excellent Adventure

It was in the works for quite a while. And now it’s happening. A dream is coming true for them.

It’s been over a month now since our  son Mike and our daughter in law Katie left for South America to backpack, camp, and hostel for three or four months. So far they have visited Peru, and I believe they are now in Chile. Lots of adventures so far, beginning with them both being sick as dogs on Valentine’s Day!!

Mike’s Facebook status on that day read: ‘Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re hugging the toilet.’ Apparently, they both ate something they shouldn’t have. They lived on crackers and water for the next few days!

They have been to Machu Picchu, have had wild dogs chase them down a mountain, have had children run after them with cans of shaving cream as part of some cultural festivities, have had an angry villager mistake Mike for someone not so nice, have had a little boy follow them  for hours with no worries about where his parents were… and who knows what else will happen!

Thankfully, Mike and Katie are good about keeping in touch with both sets of parents. Whenever they get internet access, they usually update us on their experiences, whereabouts,  and plans. So thankful for that!!

I know we’ll be hearing so many stories when they get back (probably slightly embellished, since that seems to be son’s forte!) As well, I can’t wait to see some amazing photos.

And one of the main questions on our minds: How big will Mike’s beard get this time?

We all miss them a LOT! The family just feels incomplete when they aren’t around. Because it IS. *sigh*

 Trusting and praying  for excellent adventures and safe travels!