June 27-28: We said goodbye to Reykjavik today and flew to New York City. Since both of our kids live in New York City, we made a short stop to visit them for a couple of days. It was our third time coming to New York City in less than a year, so we didn't go anyway or do anything this time; we just stayed at our daughter's apartment and relaxed. The four of us had an excellent BBQ on her building's outdoor terrace under perfect summer weather.

June 29: It's been an incredible journey since we departed from Phoenix on March 30th. Over three months, we traversed seven countries and regions(1) and explored twenty-five captivating cities and towns(2). As we ventured around the globe, our travels encompassed various modes of transportation, including planes, trains, cruise ships, and buses.

Today, we're back in Phoenix, marking the end of an extraordinary adventure. We've experienced countless firsts, encountered diverse cultures, and gained valuable insights, enriching our perspectives.

Reflecting on the past three months, we're grateful for this exploration that pushed our comfort zones. Each new destination brought wonders and challenges, fostering personal growth and cherished memories. The most heartwarming moment was reuniting with our family in Shanghai after three and a half years, filling our hearts with joy and anticipation.

The world is vast, time is limited, but the memories and experiences from this voyage will forever be etched in our hearts. As we return home, we carry a treasure trove of lessons and gratitude for this life-changing adventure.

The list of countries and places visited:

(1) South Korea, China Taiwan, China, United Arab Emirates, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland.

(2) Seoul, Andong, Busan, Gyeongju, Jeonju, Taipei, Shanghai, Zhenjiang, Yangzhou, Ningbo, Shaoxing, Dubai, Oslo, Stockholm, Narvik, Tromso, Harstad, Hammerfest, Alta, Honningsvag, Longyearbyen (Svalbard), Akureyri, Isafjordur, Reykjavik, New York City.

自3月30号离开凤凰城后，历经七个国家和地区（1），停留二十五城镇(2），乘坐飞机、火车、游轮和大巴环绕地球一圈后终于在6月29号又回到凤凰城。在这整整三个月的旅行中，我们经历了无数个我们人生中的第一次，见了很多也学到了很多。深感欣慰能够有机会走出去看看，体验一下不同的文化，挑战一下自已。当然最为高兴的是在三年半后又重返上海与家人团聚。

世界很大，时间有限，且行且珍惜。

(1) 韩国、台湾、中国、阿联酋、挪威、瑞典和冰岛

(2) 首尔、安东、釜山、庆州、全州、台北、上海、镇江、杨州、宁波、绍兴、迪拜（Dubai）、奥斯陆（Oslo）、斯德哥尔摩（Stockholm）、Narvik、Tromso、Harstad 、Hammerfest 、Alta、Honningsvag、Longyearbyen（Svalbard)、阿克雷里（Akureyri）、伊萨菲约杜尔（Isafjordur）、雷克雅未克（Reykjavik）、纽约市 (New York City)