Have you ever wanted to say goodbye to your job, your apartment, your life as you know it, and travel around Europe for six months? Just you, your little suitcase, your camera, and your dreams of adventure, just to see what happens? I imagine many of us have thought about it but few have the opportunity and/or the courage to actually do it. Well, my friend, Andrea, is doing it! She left everything and everyone she knows in Vancouver, British Columbia, and has embarked on what will surely be the trip of a lifetime.

She's just passed through London and arrived in Paris yesterday. I'm following her every step of the way through her blog and invite y'all to do the same. She takes the most excellent photographs and is posting pretty frequently.

I really don't think I have the guts to do what she's doing. I tend to get lonely on the road, I hate to eat out by myself, and, generally, I'm a bit of a 'fraidy cat. I so admire Andrea for what she's doing. Oh, and I'm looking forward to seeing her in Norway some time in July, when she'll be stopping by to stay with me for a few days. Woohoo!

Until then, Andrea, I wish you all the best on your journey. God tur, venninnen min! I'm looking forward to hoisting a Norwegian pint with you this summer.