Ihr Seib Helden

The trip's over but I'm not letting this blog go to waste. I've got a captive audience signed up for my blog updates! There won't be a whole lot from here on, but I will summarize my trip, best-of photos, and an occasional job hunt update.

I want this post to thank all my friends that made this trip what it was. How many people have ever seen as much as me in two months? Or in five months? It's a small crowd. But if I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.

So thanks to all of the following people. I try to get to you in chronological order.
Your name is underlined if you hosted me overnight. Your name is bold if you're a new friend.

Prologue
Reagan (for daily Hangouts check-ups)
Dave A. and Caitlin
Adam, Jeff, Joel, Keelan, and Kent
Gramma
Elyse and Mark
Wilson
Carp and Michelle B.
Livie, Miller, O'Shea, Moob, and Rob K.
Nik, Teagan, and Tenley

Southern US
Danielle and Moob
Christine
Brendan, Jasmine, and Nina
Butch and Courtney
Sam G. and Tony (thanks, Zach!)
Hawley
Bonnie and Chuck (thanks again, Zach!)
Angela and Dawson
Shelby

Northern US & Canada
Carp and Michelle B. (again)
Kathy
Charlie, Joanne, and Patti
Maggie
Brett
Amanda, Brooke, Carol, John, and Michael Jordan
Ben, Declan, Liz, and Will
Altan, Phil, Steve S., and Tom
Bobby B. and Sam B.
Lindsay and Nick
MMB and Todd
Tristan
John A.
Julia
Kate and Steve W.
Derek R.
Sarah
Agler
Carp and Michelle B. (one more time)
Alyssa and Korchan

Europe & Japan
Phil!
Alex, Emma, and Lara
Sam M. and Shikha
Billie, Chloe, Connor, and Morganne
Gabrielle
Amy
Dave
Miller and Moob!
Ben
Derek S.
Oliver and Maxine
Juan and Valentine
Rob R.
Chris and Chandni
Kasia
Kyle and Michelle V.
Paul

Ah yes, and continuous support from my mom, dad, and brother. Love you!

Amazingly, that's exactly 100 unique people (one of which is a toy fish). Can't believe it. Hope I caught everyone! Whether you gave me a place to sleep, treated me to a meal, or were simply a much-needed social interaction, you all helped make this trip possible and helped me keep my sanity. I should have bought all of you some chopsticks from Japan, but I didn't have enough foresight. Stay in touch however you can.