I am thankful for adventure.

I am thankful for sun, sand and sangria.

I am thankful for old friends who make me feel at home on the other side of the world — that’s my hometown friend Charles above, and he’s taken me in with such incredible hospitality.

I am thankful for new friends who open their hearts wide and share laughs, stories, fruity beverages and picnic lunches with unfailing openness and warmth (I’m looking at you, Liz).

I am thankful for the opportunity to live my life to its fullest.