About Me

“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” – James Michener

Welcome! I am Shannon and since recently graduating with my Masters of Science in Exercise and Sports Medicine, it has been my desire to explore a part of the world that most of people haven't been to. My journey begins with 3 weeks in India with the coolest twins on earth: Jamie and Michelle Newlon. Afterwards I head off to Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and finally Bali with one of my best friends, Heather Smith. I'll be gone from Aug 8th - Oct 27th which comes to a total of just under 3 months abroad!

It is my goal to share with you the significant stories of my trip including what I encounter, the people I meet, the bridges I bungee jump off of (just kidding Dad) and of course... PICTURES! Hopefully we will have a safe adventure through the "Far East". Feel free to comment, as I will be updating as often as possible. Thank you to all my friends and family who are supporting me on this once and a lifetime crusade!

Sunday, August 7, 2011

So long, farewell!

6 years ago, Jamie, Michelle and I backpacked through Europe together. As you can see, it was an epic trip as we danced our way from Paris, to Amsterdam, to Budapest and more. While we don't plan on making another dance video, you can expect some of the same shenanigans from the three of us traveling together again in India.

So Im leaving tomorrow and currently packing my life for the next three months. Seems like an impossible task, but Ill make due.... as long as I don't forget my skivvies. Once I have my gear all set, I leave at 10am for a 16 hour flight from LAX to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (Ya, I had to look up where that was too), a 3 hour layover and finally a 3 hour flight to Mumbai. Jamie should be waiting for me when I arrive the next day, then Michelle arrives the following day. So much to look forward to so let the adventures begin!

3 comments:

  1. Bon Voyagee! We want previews, too. What airline? What road? Destination city? More info! How was Dubai? Did you fly Emirate Air?

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  2. Safe travels missy! I hope the 16 hour flight wasn't too bad. Miss you already and can't wait to hear about your first few days in India. Love you!

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  3. Ed - Flew Emirates and it was amazing! Dubai was cool, but I didnt get to see the city. Plus it was so dusty that the visibility was poor from the sky. =(

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