Another journey that opened doors for me was my first trip to Europe.

Since I was born, I had travelled all over western USA and Canada with my family, but never off the continent. But I had been dreaming about going to Europe since I knew there was a Europe ... from about when I was 5 or 6 years old.

In 2002, I met someone from the UK, and was invited to visit. I hesitated ... right on the edge of a dream coming true. And then I thought ... why not?? I had the money, I got a passport in no time at all, and next thing I knew I was there!!

I loved it!! My friend arranged for me to have a bicycle and I cycled all over the place. I even cycled with one of the CTC clubs ... http://www.ctc.org.uk/ ... a great experience.

And it was a bit of a breakthrough for me. After so many years wishing I could travel to various places, but thinking it would probably never happen ... it did!! And I've been travelling since. I've even moved to a different country.