Every time I talk to people about our trip I struggle to find enough words to adequately describe how truly incredible it was. Once back home all I could think about was how I could alter my life so that this trip wouldn't actually be a once-in-a-lifetime trip, but the first of a lifetime series of trips. I'm not sure how many vacations can alter one's outlook of life, but this is one. My advice is to GO, find a way, make it work; you will not regret it. It was everything you expect and more.