Although I have been saying for quite some time that we will not be writing this "reflection" blog for others but for ourselves, the title of the very first, incredibly challenging to write blog, is showing clear proof that I have lost that promise to myself before de blog has even gone live!
I guess it immediately shows the crucially needed flexibility in thinking approach that is required, when starting something new, exploring undiscovered territory! And that, a new crazy plan, is exactly what our family has come up with, and it started just about over a full year ago.
Soon after leaving our home nation, The Netherlands, roughly 25 years ago, in search for excitement, adventure and with an abundance of curiosity and drive, we (Remke and Joost) discovered that we are truly citizens of this world who love to meet new people, friends, cultures and places. What started just with the two of us, is now an extended quarter of a century adventure, which we share with our two daughters Mijke and Elke. These two pre-teens are clearly developing their own identities, opinions and desires, which results in amazing dinner conversations & discussions, sometimes resulting in a shared family plan, ...... and in some of those cases, a very big and crazy plan!
On 26th June 2022, we will move from our present home in Phuket, and say "goodbye" to our host nation Thailand after a wonderful 5 years of living here. We will stop our work as international teachers at UWC Thailand and embark on a adventure of a lifetime as a family, discovering some of the most amazing places on our precious planet, and we will take one full year to do so.
It will be a year of living and not just traveling. We are not going on a holiday but aim to learn the way we love to learn; together, in real time and in authentic environments!. Life is about making & collecting memories and this adventure will be another layer in our adventurous life!
We are getting ready, Only 8 weeks to go!
Remke, Joost, MIjke and Elke

😎omg, i am so excited for you guys, but i am a little worried about my BFF Elke's caption