During the 1998-1999 school year my wife Alex and I decided to take a much needed break from the daily grind. Our goal was to try and see people and places that we wouldn't normally see on a short "vacation" --- to try and spend a lot of time in fewer places and slow down to the pace of life of whereever we might be. We suceeded beyond our wildest dreams and can't wait to get the excuse to do it again!