I love this photo.

IMG_0120, originally uploaded by mandaclose.

A Voyage a Little Closer to Home

L1040568, originally uploaded by mandaclose.

Fun park on the outskirts of L.A. Sometimes you don't have to travel too far to really get away.

Need we say more?

IMG_1237, originally uploaded by Hal Close.

I think we have to go to Italy!

I can't wait!  We are going around the world.  Its time to put together the list!

Which direction are we going to travel?  How many locations?  So much to

think about!

I am going to start packing now!

In Front of the Scarsdale

IMG_0214, originally uploaded by mandaclose.

A fabulous gastro-pub in London. This is from one of our original expeditions to London in 2004. Though our objective is to travel around the world when we are old enough to handle the financial burden but young enough to enjoy it fully, we will be plotting smaller scale journeys to practice along the way.

Planning Begins

Or day dreaming at least. Here come the itinerary ideas, wish list, luggage requirements, articles, stories and photos that will help us plan our trip around the world.