Chasing the Sun
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Bid and Renee have sold it all to find a new home, somewhere around the world. They’ll take their time figuring it out though. |
Renée is 34 years old and has lived in Atlanta, Georgia her entire life. Emmanuel, otherwise known as "Bid," is a 31-year-old native Basque Frenchman who grew up in the United States since the age of 5. Together they will be backpacking for 2 years, to approximately 54 countries on 6 continents. They have both traveled quite a bit, but nothing can prepare them for the amazing adventure they are currently embarking on. The dream is coming true! After selling the house, the car and packing up all of their worldly possessions, they will search for a new place to live along the way. They are looking forward to meeting lots of new people and friends, learning about other cultures and gaining a better understanding of the world around them.
Renée and Bid met while working for a Global Food Distributor in Atlanta. He was selling chicken; she was assisting the CEO. They have many friends around the world through this company which they are hoping to visit during the trip.
Interests and hobbies for Renée are hiking, horses, reading, catering parties and entertaining. Emmanuel enjoys anything that has to do with water, snowboarding, hiking, and experiencing culinary delights the world over. We want to learn how to surf and scuba dive, and climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, Ben Nevis and trek on the Annapurna Range.
You can reach Bid and Renée at bidrenee@hotmail.com.
Intro
With renovations and innoculations behind them, it’s time to get going. Anyone care to meet up for a drink?
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6: Morocco
Sip mint tea, take in desert sunsets, play tam tams with Berbers, and weave your way through the medinas and all else Morocco offers.
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5: Spain & Portugal
Bid and Renee sit on the world’s largest bench, drink some Txakoli, give up their car, and prepare for Africa.
4: France & Monaco
From one end of France to another, and everything from more rain to heaven in a bite.
3: Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, France
From ferry gambling to storks in Waddeweitz, Bamberg smokebeer to flooding in Prague, Bid and Renee see a little of everything.
2: Running from the Rain in June and July
A blitz from the UK through Scandinavia, and now in Finland some observations on the countries and cities they’ve passed through.
1: The Northern Coast of Brittany
It’s hard to chase the sun when it’s pouring with rain everywhere you go. But Bid and Renee won’t let that stop them.
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