Monday, December 30, 2013

Year of Travel...concluded.

When I started this blog about a year ago, Mark and I decided that 2013 would be our "year of travel." It was even one of our New Year's resolutions!

Well, 2013 did not disappoint. We are so thankful to have traveled to so many places. We couldn't have done it without our mission trip donations, families, and crazy frugal spending habits that allowed us buy plane tickets across the pond (and a spontaneous discounted special on a cruise!)!

We aren't big spenders on things, but when it comes to travel...we believe it's worth the splurge for the experience!!

Here is our year...chronologically, of course!

 From left to right...
[Row 1]
Orlando, FL with our English family // San Francisco, CA // Napa and Sonoma, CA //
[Row 2]
Nassau, Bahamas with my Dad and family //Barton-under-Needwood, England [Mark's hometown] // Messina, Sicily // Athens, Greece // Kushadasi and Ephesus, Turkey
[Row 3]
Chania, Crete // Rome, Italy // Lincoln, England // Tissington, England // Dovedale, England

I love traveling.
I love seeing Him in all things.
His creation.
His people. 
His wonders.
His love.

Read more about that in a post I wrote here in my 31 Days series about being intentional.
 
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I am so grateful for our travels...for our 2013...for every single day we've been given!! Praise Him!

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21 comments:

  1. CariDecember 30, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    so much fun!!!

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  2. Jessica @ Better Together and ForeverDecember 30, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    How fun!! I would love to travel :)

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  3. BriannaDecember 30, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    How amazing that y'all were able to travel to soooo many places this year! What a blessing, indeed! Congrats on fulfilling that New Year's resolution!!

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  4. BLovedBostonDecember 30, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Love to travel as well- there is nothing quite like experiencing a different culture or even a different state. That is one of my goals for 2014 and I can't wait for it!!

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  5. Katie ElizabethDecember 30, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    We have declared 2014 our year of travel! I am so excited! I don't think we will be leaving the US (your Europe trips look amazing) but it should be an awesome year! Cheers to 2014!

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  6. Shayna @ The Fancy YanceyDecember 30, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    This is so awesome that y'all were able to go so many places around the world!! I'm interested to know what/how you saved up your money!? If you don't mind sharing? Happy New Year!!

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  7. P!nkyDecember 30, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    We had a year of travel last year and it was kind of awesome. How fun for y'all, the places you traveled looked awesome!

    God created a pretty amazing world!

    xoxo

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  8. MindyDecember 30, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Goodness gracious, look at all of the amazing places you've been this year! I am so jealous!!! :)

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  9. Kenzie AshcraftDecember 30, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    I am so jealous of all of your fun travels! That would be a dream! Take me with you next time? LOL

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  10. DonnaDecember 30, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Wow! So many awesome experiences in 2013, it will b hard to beat that in 2014!

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  11. Julie JoyDecember 30, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Wow! So many amazing places you were blessed to be able to travel to! I'm jealous! Looks like you had an amazing year of travel! :)

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  12. {Jessica}December 30, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    How amazing! 2013 was a great year for you guys:) And I love, love, love that quote - from one of my very favorite songs!!!

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  13. MeganDecember 30, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    My goodness, you are quite the travel guru! Love seeing pictures from around the world. That's such a great goal, and it looks like y'all didn't let that one down. Have a great NYE, sweet gal! xo

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  14. EmilyDecember 30, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    What a fun year of travel!!! My husband and I love to travel too and did a lot of it before kids. I am so thankful for those memories and time with my hubby. I am dying to go to Greece and Turkey!! Great pics!

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  15. Mason's MamaDecember 30, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Nice!! Looks like a fun year. We love to travel too!

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  16. Kerry @ Till Then Smile OftenDecember 30, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Wow you traveled far and wide! What great experiences! Hope this next year brings even more happiness and joy!

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  17. atwelladventures.comDecember 30, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Looks like your mission was accomplished! And what awesome places too!

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  18. Krista KetterhagenDecember 30, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    I love that you did a year of travel. That is so awesome and inspiring. What is your year of 2014 going to be, if you don't mind me asking?

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  19. Alyssa at Southern AbundanceDecember 30, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    WOW! What a wonderful year y'all had of traveling! Those will for sure be memories the two of you can hold on to for a lifetime :-)

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  20. Nina BDecember 30, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Elise, Heather and I met in Italy. North Carolina and visiting her is on my list for 2014. We've got to get together. But I love all these photos! Love!
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  21. PamelaDecember 31, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Oh my goshhhhh!!! Kinda jealous of all of your traveling ;)

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