He has the most adorable smile, one that kind of takes your breath away. His laugh makes me laugh! He likes long strolls around the park, and has a soft spot for animals. He loves loves loves to eat. … Read more about I Fell in Love on the Race
Mongolia Picture Blog
The country of Mongolia is breathtaking. This month (Month 10, April) my team was placed in the capital city. Ulaan Bataar is home to about half of the population of Mongolia, while the rest of … Read more about Mongolia Picture Blog
Reflections from a Month 11 Racer
This race has been a gift; one that I've sometimes wanted and at other times wished I could give it back. But, today as I sit here about to go to China for the last month of the race, I am … Read more about Reflections from a Month 11 Racer
Is the World Race a Worthwhile Venture? (Perspective of a Parent)
Is the World Race a Worthwhile Venture? Perspective of a parent (Kathy Vincent) who visited month 8. In July 2014, my husband Jim, son Kyle and I said goodbye to our 22 year old daughter … Read more about Is the World Race a Worthwhile Venture? (Perspective of a Parent)
Knock Knock and Take
On March 16th I wrote this in my journal: It's the middle of the month here in Hotswana. I am exhausted emotionally and physically - and I don't think I'm going to be able to go on for much longer. … Read more about Knock Knock and Take
The Sabbath Was Made for Man
"Those who keep the sabbath live all six days differently." Walter Bruggerman January 27, 2015 marks our last day in J-Bay. It's going to be hard to leave this place, but I have that "it's time … Read more about The Sabbath Was Made for Man
Streams in the Desert
This month has been the longest by far. Perhaps it's because we didn't have wifi for three weeks, or maybe it's because we just barely passed the halfway mark. It could be because it's the holidays … Read more about Streams in the Desert
A Nepali Christmas Party
(a journal entry from December 21st) photo taken by Erica Jansen Last night we crossed a river via a shaky steel bridge and traversed up a mountain to a humble home overlooking Hindi village - our … Read more about A Nepali Christmas Party
Meet the Chavez’s
There comes a time on the race when you realize that the community that you live in 24/7 is perhaps more transforming and life-changing than the places that you go and the people that you're … Read more about Meet the Chavez’s
