Happy Birthday Belen!

To Belen,

They say if you want to truly know someone, you should travel the world with them. After navigating our way from a tiny island in Cambodia across multiple borders and finally to Panama, I think it’s safe to say I know you... and I’m still not running away!

From eighteen months of exploring the globe together, we’ve learned that "adventure" is just another word for "getting lost in a foreign country and hoping for the best." Thank you for being the only person I’d want by my side when the map is confusing, the flight is delayed, or the local food looks a bit suspicious.

You’ve seen me through mountain climbs, tropical humidity, and those "I think we're on the wrong bus" moments. Through every new language and every time zone, you’ve been the one constant that makes every place feel like home.

As we celebrate your birthday today, I want you to know that while the sights we've seen are incredible, the best part of the view is always you. Thank you for being my favorite travel partner, my best friend, and the greatest discovery I ever made in Cambodia.

Happy Birthday, my love.

Forever yours, Gordo