Arriving back in London after 8 weeks away. Before reflecting on this trip of a lifetime here are some statistics:

Total miles covered: 33,454

By Air: 27,305

By Rail: 2,843

By Sea: 262

By Road: 2,938

By Helicopter: 106

Number of photos taken: 1,382

Total bottles of wine consumed: only 66 bottles!

Extra luggage purchased during trip: 1

As important as the places experienced and people met, was the opportunity for us to spend more time together, more intensively, than we ever get the chance to in normal life. Despite the occasional stresses and strains of travelling and frequent moves from one temporary "home" to the next, we found a new joy and deep happiness with each other's company. We have returned home with renewed energy and contentment, and look forward to more journeys in our life together.