In a blog that I posted in April, I included a photo of Doug - who I identified as "My Partner in Crime From New Zealand." It was a blatant attempt to convey my interest in this very intriguing man I had met on the train trip through Africa. It worked, because he did respond to the photo and even forgave me for calling him a New Zealander.It has been quite an adventure just trying to stay in touch with someone who lives on the other side of the world. His winter is my summer, his day is my night, his Tuesday is my Monday. The windows for communication are quite small. Thank goodness for emails and SKYPE. We did meet halfway for an incredible time in Hawaii (photos to follow later), but our biggest adventure will be the trip to Timor East. Traveling through some of the poorest parts of Africa made us both dramatically aware of the immense poverty and need that exists in the world. Timor East is a tiny country that has survived several wars and is now trying to rebuild. It is "the Little Country That Could" in my eyes and we are both hoping that we can do something to help in our own small way. At a minimum we can put a few tourist dollars back into the country. We are scheduled to arrive there on Tuesday (EST) and we both eagerly anticipate what awaits. Stay tuned!!
