CH 62: Timeless

2008. I rang in the new year as I did the previous- from China. However this time it was a little different. The last few months of 2007 have come and gone like a nice dream. I chartered a cruise along the Adriatic coast of Croatia. Waking up every morning with the excitement of exploration, the feeling of the ocean air as we sailed from island to island, and a great crew to share the experience with- I couldn't have asked for more.

After finishing our China summer consulting project, I returned to Oxford to complete the last two weeks of course work and see off my class mates. For one last time all the light that came from around the world to this place was together. The light was warm. It was bright. It was what we all needed. Afterwards, I left the UK and spent time at home in the US with my family. Its always great to see them and spend time with them. They are my permanent light. And they always leave the light on so I know the way home. In the fall I took a road trip across some of the most beautiful parts of this great country. Places I've visited before and places I'd never been to but always wanted to go since I was a kid.

And now I am back in China.

Again.

This time for more then a few days, for more then a few weeks.

It's getting late. Time for bed. There is work to be done in the morning. But before I go, I wanted to thank everyone that has made this moment and all the moments to come possible. You've done more for me then I could have imagined. I hope I can do the same for you. Until we meet again.

I'll leave the light on for you.

END Book 1: Dawn of Dreams