In our experience telling family and friends about our adventure, their first question is often "why?" That question inspired us to write this blog post detailing why each of us are pursuing this adventure! The Germans have a knack for creating words that describe feelings I previously thought indefinable. These visceral words allowed me to hone in on a specific, seemingly intangible emotion, and for it to become something of a mantra. For me, this truism has always been the word, fernweh. There is no direct English translation, but the best interpretation is far-sickness, an overwhelming desire to wander to far off places, or, known by those who are infected,…