Ladies and gentleman, flight QF94 will be departing from gate 23 in five minutes. please stow away your lives for the next 17 days. "departure." Such finality to that word. not like leaving. or going away. "departure." it feels more imposing than those other words. you leave for the day. You depart for, I don't know, awhile. so that's what we've done. we've stowed away our responsibilities, we've left it all behind and hopped on a plane that's headed, literally, to the other side of the world.
ladies and gentleman, we have begun our descent. please stow away your worries, your concerns, those little nagging thoughts that creep into your bed at night. we will be arriving in Melbourne in 15 minutes. there's the other side of the world, and the other side of a word. for inevitably, when we depart, we're not long before arriving at a new destination. there's something about being this far away that makes leaving it all behind a bit easier. we've realized we need to do this more. let go of stuff. live in the moment. enjoy each other. it shouldn't take a trip around the world to figure this out, but hey, if that's what it takes then it's worth the flight.
ps- jamie here now, chris will be taking over with some of the writing. it is his profession, and he is much better at it than i am, so i will gladly step aside every now and then and just take photos. :)
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Great photo!!! I LOVE melbourne! We really enjoyed all the beautiful parks they have throughout the city - and the penguins, too!!
Posted by: Joanna | July 18, 2005 at 05:01 AM
Ha! I didn't think that sounded like you, James! Love the photo, can't wait for more and updates!!
Posted by: amber | July 18, 2005 at 06:21 AM
forget about everything else in the world but each other and where you are AT!
:)
Posted by: t | July 18, 2005 at 07:38 AM
I'm so glad you guys are doing this! I know you guys will enjoy yourselves. I am constantly checking out your blog for updates. keep 'em coming.. I have no life.
miss you!!
auts
Posted by: auts | July 18, 2005 at 08:19 AM
I'm glad you're doing this! Love what you said here. You're a brilliant writer.
Posted by: shannon | July 18, 2005 at 10:22 AM
awesome pic! i hear what you are saying, girl, and you said it oh, so well.
i wanna see more now!
Posted by: Terrie | July 18, 2005 at 12:21 PM
Checked everyday for updates...awesome that I found one today...ENJOY!!!
Posted by: Marjorie | July 18, 2005 at 02:23 PM
Awesome read, Chris! And what a gorgeous picture, Jamie. Have fun you guys. :o)
Posted by: Joy U | July 18, 2005 at 11:43 PM