Not Very Famous Last Words About Our Trip

(sunset at our place)






We've been back nearly two weeks now. From the Home Office, here are our final-for-now thoughts on the trip, delivered late-night TV style:

TOP 10 THINGS WE LOVED ABOUT OUR TRIP

10. Using charades as our first language.
9. Visiting mythic lands.
8. Meeting warm, friendly people everywhere we went.
7. Ingesting a variety of new foods and drinks.
6. Observing the history and pageantry of Mongolia, and the staying power of Chingiss Khan.
5. Learning to say "thank you" in Mandarin, Mongolian and Tibetan.
4. Seeing what life in Central Asia looks like.
3. Peking Duck.
2. Experiencing something new every moment of every day.

...and the number 1 thing we loved about our trip...

1. Having lifelong memories and the sense of accomplishment/gratitude that comes with having the adventure of a lifetime.

TOP 10 THINGS WE LOVED ABOUT RETURNING HOME

10. In N Out Burger.
9. Modern public restrooms.
8. Fresh fish.
7. Less diesel.
6. Elbow room.
5. Potable tap water.
4. Clear difference between "on-road" and "off-road" driving.
3. Appreciating our lives from a new perspective.
2. Sleeping in our own bed.
1. BREWSTER!