I Cannot wait for this upcoming Asian adventure with a new travel partner, Rachel. My BFF from my college days- we have been friends for 24+ years and speak on the phone almost daily. We met in a bar bathroom years ago and instantly bonded over being Jewish, middle children, who were both Scorpios…..the rest is history. We have only really ever done a long weekend type trip together, so this is a serious treat to be able to share a 2 week experience with her. I got lucky and she has allowed me to plan the majority of our travels, to which she feels like “Pretty Woman”. Its my favorite part of traveling the pre-research and obsession nightly reading blogs, Trip Advisor, all my tour company reviews etc. I have become BFF with a few asians via Whats App and cannot wait to meet in person these extremely affordable private guides whom I have befriended
I will be going dark from my work life which is also an exhilarating feeling, disappearing from technology, emails, phone calls, texts, and only using this blog to communicate. A dream come true for someone whose phone is non-stop attached to their ear.
Im hoping for no glitches with DTG, as Marc has seriously revived this basic blog to allow me to write; you will be notified of a new posting, and able to comment. The only hiccup still is when I comment back to you it doesn’t notify you?! Beggars cant be choosers….I will now personally write you back in your personal inbox. So please still comment or write me at laurieshelton@hotmail.com. My favorite thing to unwind after a fun filled adventure day of travel and cherished lifetime new experiences, is to write about it and correspond with the people I love. Sharing my life with others is very meaningful to me. My daddy was always my first reply and he replied ALL, which made me nuts at the time. I miss his interchange SO much that I look forward to any other takers.
This was a dress rehearsal post to ensure we are bug free and ready for Take off Sept 22 on a red eye. I will fly from AZ to SFO to China, where I will meet my partner in crime, and we will continue our journey across the world together to Hanoi, 🇻🇳 This will be the start of it all. I hope you are all just as excited to come along virtually for another Dora the Explorer Adventure!!
Love Laurie Sue
Stephenne Berger
I cannot wait to read about your adventure. I’m so excited for you and Rachel. Xoxo
Vca
We will live vicariously through your every mile, delicious meals, intriguing tours, and vivid descriptions from wild life to people watching.
Bon voyage, buon viaggio, and chuyen di vui Ve – Vietnamese. (Hmmm, looks like you should bone up on your French)
Audrey
Laurie Sue
I love it. Can’t wait for your words to hit the keyboard on your IPAD so I can read all about your next adventure. Just reading this beginning entry has me hooked already. Dora’s count down is exhilarating.
❌⭕️ Mom
lauriesue
Thank u mommy xo
Roz Wattel
I am so excited for you. What a fabulous trip you have planned. Love, Roz
lauriesue
Miss u Roz XO
Linda barzilai
SAFE TRAVELS AND EVERY WONDERFUL WISH… IT’S AMAZING TO ME THAT WHAT WAS ONCE THE EPICENTER OF WAR FOR THE US IS NOW AN ATTRACTIVE DESTINATION.I STILL REMEMBER PROTESTING AT THE U OF ILLINOIS. I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE IT REBUILT THROUGH YOUR EYES. HAVE A FABULOUS TRIP…luv, ldb
Ann Shachtman
Laurie…so excited to hear about your new adventures!! Travel safe !! I think you should consider arranging travel for people and being their guide as a career!! Love you!! Ann
Jessica Washer
Laurie – I have heard so much about your travels thru Rachel! It’s so wonderful the two of you are going on this adventure together! Can’t wait to read all about it! I feel like this is going to push Rachel out of her comfort zone and it’s going to be one a life changing experience! 🙂 xo, Jessica