Exactly a year ago, my twin sister and I (Morgan whats up girl) were exploring the beautiful beach and boardwalk of Daytona Beach. We were so lucky enough to spend a whole week exploring the state of Florida. We usually spend most of our time when we visit Florida in Melbourne Beach, or even a day or two at the most magical place on Earth. This year was different. We decided to have a Florida Excursion.

From the seven-mile bridge down the coast of all the Keys, to lunch at the beach bars of Miami. To driving along the ocean in Daytona and finding alligator in Jupiter. Everything was amazing.

I will never forget the day Morgan and I went to Daytona. Not only was it a perfect day, and one of my new favorite places to visit, it was a memory of a lifetime. We were walking alone the boardwalk until we passed two men. They looked about 25 years old, but I couldn't really tell because their hair and beards were fully grown out. I figured they must've been surfers with their bleach blonde hair. As we approached them you could obviously tell by their stench and appearance they were homeless. The two were sitting along the side of the boardwalk we couldn't help but notice them making bracelets. Next to them read a cardboard sign that said "We are not homeless. Just backpacking across America. Take a free bracelet and enjoy your day, life is good." I couldn't help but be amazed. Something inside of me really sparked while reading that. I think at that exact moment was when I learned my love and passion for traveling.

We were able to talk to the two influential men about their journey. How they crossed the streets of California, Hiked the mountains of Montana, and took a long bus ride to end up in Daytona. They worked short term jobs for an extra bit of cash. I was intrigued by their journey and all they accomplished by just one little backpack. The two men made us extra special bracelets and I was able to give them a little tip for their next bus ride, wherever that may be.

To the two backpackers, wherever you may be right now. All I have to say is, thank you. Thank you for showing me there is much more to life than staying in one place.

Thank you for teaching me a good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.

Thank you for explaining that if you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears.

Thank you for also teaching me traveling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.

Even though you might of not said those exact words, I felt them just by the way you spoke. I felt the importance and passion in your voice. You two, sparked my love for travel. Thank you for that. Thank you.