Hot shot at 12
We are on the homestretch of preparing to leave. Camera gear is organized, bug spray, snacks, ipods, etc. Yesterday, Curtis picked up Lewis from four weeks at sports camp in New Hampshire, grumpy that he wasn’t staying for the full seven weeks. Mumbling, moody, twelve year old boys in full puberty, don’t always make the most pleasant traveling companions. B R E A T H E To top it off, I stepped into what was virtually a ground hog hole on second avenue on Thursday afternoon, and badly sprained my ankle. So now I’m enduring the challenges of packing……on crutches. bloody hell. As my girlfriend says, “Welcome to **** happens!” So, knowing that I AM SUPERWOMAN, I’m doing everything humanly possible to expedite the rehab of my ankle, so I can leave these crutches with someone in Thailand, who needs them more than I do. Ready, set, GO! This should be interesting.
Awesome Cheryl. Wish I were traveling with you all. We were in the same area last winter.
A late happy Birthday as well.
Look forward to pics.
Love to all,
Geoff
Enjoy this most memorable trip.
My lord…how Lewis has grown! Krystn traveling to Mich this weekend to take Max to sleep away…I’m going to pick him up on the 14th.
LEWIS! Have a wonderful adventure….take it all in.
Be safe, stay well & keep on posting…Eric
PS: e-mail Max
I’m fascinated and envious – can’t wait to get your blog! You ARE superwoman if anyone is, and I’m sure you have good advice and help regarding how to treat your poor ankle and get it back to normal as quickly as possible.
Thanks for setting up the blog, it’s a great idea. You know I will be following it avidly,
XXXXXXXX – Best wishes and thoughts go with all of you. – Diane
This sounds like an amazing trip, I know the pictures will be beautiful!!! Shot some moving images as well and I see a book coming out of this trip. Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy.
Cheryl, Curtis and Lewis,
Thanks for including us on your blog reporting.
We send our wishes and prayers for a wonderful,
fulfulling journey filled with wonderment and spirit.
Look forward to “travelling” along with you.
Cheryl, Happy Belated Birthday!
Take care of that ankle.
Namaste,
Bill and Roy
Cheryl, Curtis and Lewis,
Thanks for including us on your blog reporting.
We send our wishes and prayers for a wonderful,
fulfilling journey filled with wonderment and spirit.
Look forward to “traveling” along with you.
Cheryl, Happy Belated Birthday!
Take care of that ankle.
Namaste,
Bill and Roy
Oh funny how you can travel worldwide and injure yourself near your home. Good Luck to all of you. My experience with this age group is just keep breathing,one day you have an adult and the next day you have a two year old again, my experience as a speech pathologist in an IS school.
Roseanne
Thanks for including me on your wonderful journey. Preparing to get away is always tough, but on crutches! Good thing you subscribe to being SUPERWOMAN.
Take good care,
Jane
I know it will be an amazing adventure for all of you. If anyone is a SUPERWOMAN, Cheryl you most definitely are (I’ve seen your super powers in action!) Can’t wait to see as the journey unfolds.
Best wishes to you all,
Megan
Cheryl, Curt, and Lewis, Bon Voyage! I’ve been thinking about you this week as I knew that you were leaving soon. Enjoy your trip so much. Come back with lots of stories and photos. We will be following your blog. All our love to Lewis as he faces his return and is surrounded by those who look like him. May he find comfort, ease, and come to love the country of his birth.
Our thoughts are with you for safe journey and good eating. Love, Virginia, Robert, Kyra and Jason
Have a wonderful time. I’m sure it will be Fantastic. I will be checking your status regularly.
Jim
We’ll be living vicariously through your blog. We look forward to the next entry. Good luck with the ankle- what a drag….. positive thoughts going your way : ) Have the trip of a life time and blog on!
Love,
Michelle, Mark and Nico
The day of departure has finally arrived! You are right about someone on the other side of the world waiting for crutches…We are so grateful for this blog, what does that stand for, anyway? I’ll just guess Big Love On Group, ’cause that’s what we’re sending to you. Smile, Lewis! Now I’m glad for the long flight so your ankle can heal.xxxoooMamacita
So sorry to hear about your accident. Now I am thankful for the long flight so your ankle can heal. Thank you for setting up this great blog. xxxoooMamacita
Cheryl, I hope you all have a wonderful trip. I’m looking forward to seeing all the photographs that I’m sure you will take. You’re strong, I know you will beat that ankle right away.
Have fun!
Warmest wishes for all,
Dee
Jared’s looking over my shoulder at the pics of Lewis then and now. We both think it’s cool that you are all going back to Lewis’ birthplace! We wish you the very best and a speedy recovery, Cheryl. We look forward to your blog! Love, Lisa and Jared
Can’t wait to read all about it. Now THIS is truly what we mean by “Adventures in Parenting”. Best of everything, and keep that ankle up as often as possible (though I’m sure you’ll be active as always…)
Alice K.
Making it happen
Happy Adventures to you all. And ditch those crutches! Soak it all in – it will be incredible I am sure. Elephant’s are my favorite – please blow them a kiss from me.
Take care, happy exploring,
Michele
Have a fantastic exploration, guys. I cannot wait to see the pictures and read about the journey. Tell Lewis I’m thinking of him. And take care of that ankle!
-Patrick LaBella
Safe travels. I love how superwomen handles adversity. Looking forward to hearing about your adventure (and that ankle healing).
omg Cheryl!!! unbelievable!! you were probably in high gear of preparation that last day
and intense and that is really the last thing you needed! But you indeed are uber healthy and your body will heal that sprained ankle and do it quickly or else.
Thank goodness you really are in top physical and mental shape as the healing process is going to be quick. I’ve signed up for the blog and I love love love your writings and pictures.
You are my inspiration!
Wow! great 2 blog the trip… National Geographic just did a great July Angkor issue.
Hope you will see it and otherwise have an incredible trip! KSR
I’m so excited to follow this blog. Already loving it and only 2 posts! What an adventure. Good luck and lots of love!
Susan
I love, love the photos — just beautiful. And the running commentary is genuinely fun and interesting to read. I’m not generally a blog fan, but I’m thoroughly enjoying this one. Best wishes. Adam.
Hi Curt, the super-woman and Lewis,
I love the pictures. I really wish I was traveling with you. I have been thinking about you all. I am so excited for you. love you lots, Nawang !!!!!
Hi Cheryl, Curt & Lewis, wow those elephants are amazing, thank you so much for shearing your journey, all the photos are beautiful. I’m so happy to see that you guys are having so much fun. I can not wait to see the rest of the pictures from your incredible aventure, and hope your anckle is better. My family and I had an amazing weckend in Pensylvania. Thank you very much.
My regards, to you and your family and keep having a safe trip.
Gloria
Awesome blog, pictures are magical, text informative..feels like I am part of the trip. Thanks and enjoy. Sass
C – You may not be aware but CJ was famous for his elephant cry vocal impression growing up. You may want to encourage him to give it a try next to one of those ENORMOUS and magnificent creatures after getting yourself, Lewis and your crutches to a safe distance. Beautiful photos and magical itinerary. Cant wait for the next entry. Best, JD