Greetings!
On November 14, 2014 I will embark on a year-long journey backpacking around the world! This plan has been in the making for 7 years! My husband, Robert, the love of my life, and my dog, Leo, that I adore, will stay behind. Robert will meet me in Africa in March. In June he will meet me in Spain to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. Other friends and relatives are meeting me along the way. If you have travel plans maybe we can cross paths.
You can follow my travels on my blog here at www.soulypositive.com. I will have email, skype, viber, and limited phone access. Internet access may be limited at times so be patient with me if I don’t respond right away to messages.
Here is my contact information:
Website – www.soulypositive.com
Email – homes@verinet.com
Thank you for your support and good thoughts as I depart for my adventure. I look forward to seeing you upon my return. I will have a fresh perspective on the world and no doubt a lot of stories!!!
Sincerely,
Leigh Ann Peters
Leigh Ann’s Travel Itinerary:)
November 16th – 23rd – Fiji
November 23rd – December 17th – New Zealand
December 17th – January 7th – Japan and ??? with my son Kyle
January 7th – 14th – Bali
January 14th – 21st – Cambodia
January 21st – February 1st – Viet Nam
February 2nd – 27th – India (first two weeks with sisters then alone)
February 28th – March 23rd – Africa (Cape Town, Chobe National Park, Krueger National
Park and Victoria Falls) with Robert and the Lategan’s.
March 23rd – April 7th – ??? Not really sure but somewhere in Africa that is safe and
no ebola:)
April 7th – 14th – Egypt, if it’s safe
April 14th – 22nd – Morocco
April 22nd – June 30th – Spain, walking the Camino
June 1st – End of August – Traveling around Europe. Spain with Robert and Garrett, Kyle and
Riley. After June I do not have any set plans except that Garrett and Riley may be traveling
some of Europe with me. I know I want to see Croatia, Greece, Turkey and everywhere else in
Europe 🙂 I want to buy a eurail pass but we’ll see.
I will finish my trip in South America…where I will visit Peru, Chile, Argentina, Colombia
and Brazil. I have to come back for a wedding Oct 3rd (for my youngest son, Riley’s marriage
to Pilar!)
That’s it! Hope to see you somewhere, somehow, some way 🙂
I was gonna say what Cid just wrote…but I couldn’t express it quite like she does!!! (The 2nd part any way)
Love you!
You don’t have to say or post anything. You are my hero
Okay I also wrote that I am missing you like crazy…wish you were here and that your only job (besides the job you have) and Leo is to keep loving me and welcome me back in your arms…love and miss you honey
Woot Woot! Enjoy the ride sister!!!!
Of all the rock stars out there…I’m hoping to run in to you somewhere Ms. shellstar;)
My dear friend I wish you the best and enjoy all you can. I’m very excited for you I can’t stop thinking about. You need to write a book girlfriend. I love you and good luck!!!
Love you too Lupita! I know, it’s kind of crazy…I will keep you posted;)
The day is finally here for you! A year to remember is ahead of you. You cannot believe how much I’ll miss you. Just being selfish. I’m happy you’ll be doing this! Love you to the moon and back!
Love you too… So crazy;). So far it has been amazing…along with many lessons…not all easy, and this is just the first week
Love you too! I wish you were traveling right by my side;). You were right about the toiletries..HEAVY! I have already given away a bug repellent to a fellow backpacker in need;). So far though have not regretted cute boots;). Love you my friend.
Loved hearing from you! I laughed a lot when you told me about the toiletries… I SURE HOPE you come back with those boots-that will make a great story…I check your blog every day, wish I was with you too! If only I was rich…:) On to NZ, the land of the friendly people and sheep.
Hi Louise! I am wearing the cute boots as I write and I’m still glad I have them…it’s in the 60’s here and I have mostly warm weather clothing…the toiletries are a burden though. We’ll see how long it takes me to lose my vanity etc. My hair is so frickin big now it shouldn’t be long:) I’ve had mostly wonderful days but the last couple have been rough. I know I’ll get the hang of it soon though…wish I had planned better before I left. I assumed I could just jump on the internet at any time and figure it out. My bad…still searching for the friendly people and sheep. Hopefully I’ll find thenm soon.
Happy Birthday & safe travels! Have a wonderful year! So glad you have this site to keep us posted a bit. Enjoy! 🙂
Thanks Paula! I hope you and the girls are well…Nicole comes home to you soon;). So exciting. I’ll be thinking of all of you.
I missed the meeting when you announced this journey…. wow!
What an adventure, I’ll look forward to all your experiences being told… enjoy!
Hi Mark! Actually I did not announce it and was not at the meeting either;). Susie announced it…I was trying to keep it low key in case someone tried to put me in a looney bin before I left;). 1 week down and so far….Wow!
May you have the most amazing experiences and meet the most interesting people and may you enjoy every moment!!!!!!!!!
Hi Linda! Thanks so much…it’s already happening;). I’ll keep you posted on the gossip on the road and maybe you could occasionally fill me in on life there.
That is such an amazing trip! Have a blast and safe travels.
We love you 🙂
Hi Will! Thanks! Love you too. Big hugs to Melony and the kids. If you download Viber app maybe we can talk one day. At least email me and let me know you’re all okay…I’m thinking of you. Love!
Thinking of you landing in Fiji. I love you and miss you already. Have a great time. So exciting!!!!!!!
First day in Fiji. Woo hoo!! Have a great time on your adventure. Love you and miss you already! Exciting times.
Miss you too..more than you know. Gotta say Fiji is incredible. Lots of stories in just one week. Can’t wait for our sister adventure in India. I know it will be amazing..and scary as hell;). Love you. Take care of our mommy.
I’m so proud of you to take a chance in life and see your dreams unfold!!! Be safe my friend and I love ya:). Leslie
I will be safe… And save that pride for when I get back…the first day I arrived I thought of going back home;). But I didn’t and what an awesome week it’s been. Love you
Your timing in leaving the cold behind is impeccable. And now you are in our tomorrow! My gang and I send our bestest wishes for a fantastic adventure. We look forward to following along here.
Did you think that was an accident? Give your family big hugs for me and I hope to meet the newest member one of these days Grandpa. Thanks!
Me too, Jessica. Exactly what I was thinking. Safe travels, wee wee. Send pics.
Hi Mary! So funny of all the people in the world that YOU call me wee wee;). The family in Houston or maybe it was you(early dementia;) are calling my trip, “Wee Wee’s big adventure
Wow! I’ll definitely be reading your blog (so that I won’t have to do what you’re doing
Hi Sally! So far it’s only been a week and it has been amazing. My blogging skills and the sucky Internet have been pretty awful though. Be patient with me though it and I will get better (I hope)!
Wow – I’ll definitely be following your posts so that I don’t have to do what you are :-).
May the wind be at your back!
Thanks Sally! I am so excited, terrified, nervous etc, etc. Survived a week though and it’s been wonderful…only a few disasters;)
Waiting to hear how you are enjoying Fiji!
Amazing, beautiful, fun, incredible etc., etc., etc.;)
Thanks Jim..I think;). Maybe I will…I know that no one will believe this but I’m kind of shy. We’ll see though. One week down and it’s been wonderful!
Hi Carol! That would be amazing. Maybe you can give your friend my website. I’m not organized yet but hope to get there soon…organized that is;). I should be in Bali the 2nd or 3rd week in January. I would love to know the “not to miss things” from someone living there.
Cid, you are a good writer! I should send you everything before I post for your edits;). Love you so much and I can’t wait for our adventure in India…as I told STEPH, it will be amazing…and probably scary as hell;)) I promise I will get better at this. By the time we meet I’lol be a pro..or not
Thanks Kelly! So far, so incredible. Can’t wait to share it all over mimosa’s
Thanks Jaye! Hope all is well with you and yours. Please send me book recommendations occasionally…everything you’ve ever recommended has been awesome.. “The Art of Racing in the Rain” and ” breakfast with Bhuda”;)
Thanks Kelley! I hope you and your beautiful family are doing well…wishing you smooth transitions ahead;). Let me know how it all works out.
Thanks Karen! It’s been amazing so far. Tell Doug late Happy Birthdays! I had no internet for the last 3 days so couldn’t send email. Take care and love to all;)
I am going to try the left side maybe in New Zealand. Who knows, maybe that is why I drive so badly, maybe I was meant to drive on the left;)) look out New Zealand!
Hi Jessica! I wanted to say thanks..”Thanks!” I appreciate all you did in the day and a half that I was there…I know it was chaotic and a lot of work. You are sweet. I can’t believe next time I see adorable Christpher he’ll be almost 2. Such a great kid! Love you;)
Cherylann Morgan-Mauro
November 17, 2014 at 4:52 am
So excited for you. Can you come home now? Walking around the lake sucks without my walking buddy. It has been freezing cold since you have left and the neighborhood thinks they lost they’re homeless person. I told them you went to the shelter. Haha!!! Love you and know you will have a wonderful trip. Please send pictures as soon as you have some so that I can show everyone when I walk that you really were training and not camping in the creek.. All my good thoughts are with you girl. Miss you!
Ha ha;). Miss my walking buddy too…maybe you should leave the neighborhood and come with me. Please tell the neighbors the homeless girl will return in a year sans backpack;). Hope you are still loving your new job..I’m loving my new job as awkward traveller! Love to the family…miss all of you.