This is a tribute to an amazing set of people who have helped revive the energy of YTRIP, at the same time, changed the course of my life. They gave me the most wonderful gift of all: Hope and Trust. They helped restore my faith in a lot of things, including (faith in) myself.
I dont think any gift could equal what they gave me, and so I decided to just tell the world how grateful I am (in return for what they have done).
I want to tell the world what amazing people you truly are.
2008 was an unforgettable, pivotal year because of all of you.
Thank you, to…
A fabulous traveler and friend who made me believe again.
A heritage lawyer who has faith in the goodness of the world.
A brave friend who truthfully follows her heart.
A sister-friend who is great the way she is, where she is.
An artist and (a) Brusco who works hard and plays hard.
A fun friend who welcomes everybody and never runs out of amazing stories.
A traveler who found her heart and then she found her place in the sun.
A devoted daughter, truth-seeker, and genuine soul-friend.
An idealist and civil servant who will one day find her dreams fulfilled.
A photographer who deserves life’s greatest adventures.
A poet (who denies being one) who might have been a rockstar in a past life.
An artist who lives with independence, passion, and faith.
A friend who knows what it means when the grass is always greener then laughs about it heartily.
A dreamer whose patience, love for her home, and ideas sustain my hope.
A dear friend who has found her freedom.
A big thank-you also goes to Apple and Phoebe for all the help and support they have given to YTRIP. My gratitude also goes the people who have, in many ways, helped YTRIP rise in 2008 (a separate entry will be dedicated to you).
It was one grand adventure. Thank you for making the trip worth it. Thank you for letting me see the gains of all the pain from the past.
2009 here we come!
With love, gratitude, and life renewed -
clare
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Photos by Bert Bainto, Ron Nieto, Dax Cutab, Diane Reyes, Clare Amador, and Terri’s page 
