Purpose and Procedure: Temporary Failure

I would be remiss to avoid the fact that the primary purpose for the creation of TAORM has been utterly disregarded since it's institution in August.  Even the simplest details, such as location, companions, travel logistics, and subsequent plans, have failed to appear here.  To the readers who attended this site seeking information on said circumstances, I apologize.  It pleases me, however, to report that the lack of focus towards TAORM was eclipsed by, arguably, the most amazing experiences of my life.  As previously mentioned, I look forward to paying these memories proper attention in this forum.  Upon our return to Denver on October 24, I envision a week of reading, writing, organizing photographs, and reminiscing in general before commencing Season Two in a little place called Aspen.

At this moment, I sit at a free internet cafe on Rhodes Island, Greece - a boot of beer in hand, green and red parrots squawk noisily, numerous stray cats prowl the premises, and tourists overrun the local shops.  We arrived in port at 5:00 this morning after a 20 hour ferry ride from Santorini - a fascinating caldera with endless views that belong on postcards and beaches that rival the best in the world.  Tomorrow morning we leave for Istanbul, our second to last destination.  Might as well call it the last considering the energy and funds required to take advantage of London's sights are lacking.  Whatever, it's just England.

See you soon, America.