After settling into married life (and our thirties), George and I thought we would shake things up and pursue a life-long dream to simplify and explore the Americas before we start a family.
- We’ve quit our jobs….
- We’ve sold everything we own (or more accurately you can find our stuff at the Goodwill)……..
- We got a new home, a fancy camper van from Sportsmobile West
On July 24th, The journey begins: From San Francisco, California – our home for the past 10 years – to Alaska to Argentina.
Countries we plan on visiting: Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina…and Antarctica (if lucky!)
What we are driving: A 2014 Sportsmobile
A little about us:
Jenine – Growing up in Oregon (go Beavers!) and parts of suburban California, I made the awesome decision to move to San Francisco for my first job out of college. I have thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed city life, but sprinkled in the mix of working hard over the last 10 years to achieve career goals, I’ve been continually drawn to travel and exploring new cultures. Lucky for me I met my wonderful, adventurous, partner in life, George, who has similar interests. Some of my new goals for this adventure include expanding cultural horizons, becoming fluent in Spanish, learning to paddle board (what’s-SUP?!), rediscovering the fisher-woman in me, and expanding my yoga practice while experiencing the many beautiful scenic landscapes that the Americas have to offer.
George: On this trip, I plan on fly fishing, kite surfing, catching barrels and learning spanish. Sounds wonderful:)
And I am so excited to spend this time with my wonderful wife Jenine, she is the best partner anyone could want for this journey!
It is super sad to be saying good bye to my amazing friends and my awesome co-workers and career in the wonderful city of San Francisco. I’ll be back, come visit in the meantime!
And, mom, we’ll be extra careful on the road and keep you updated all the time!
Yay! The Waz’s are excited for the two of you! You will be meeting new friends and having adventures only we could dream about:) Carefully watch out for each other. We love you both!!!
Hi George,
I doubt you remember me, I work for a vendor of Google and came across your LinkedIn profile and checked out the link – this might be random but I wanted to congratulate you on the choice you made, you’re living the dream!!
Amazing job and godspeed!
Patrick
George and Jenine,
It was wonderful to meet the two of you and Tim at the Saline Valley hotsprings. Along with our good friend Pete;) I wanted to commend you two on your awesome adventure that you are about to embark on. I am jealous and inspired all at the same time. I wish you safe travels and look forward to hearing of your adventures. If your up for visitors after you get settled into your travels I am always looking for excuses to get out:)
Darrell
Thanks Darrell! We always welcome visitors. Great meeting you too!