A Christmas Wish from Echoes of Adventures: A Story for the Season
The world feels different at Christmas. The edges of things blur and soften; the air hums with a peculiar kind of magic. It’s a time when possibilities whisper, and for those of us who travel—whether across oceans or simply across the street—there’s a sense of adventure to the season itself.
Brandy and I find ourselves drawn to these moments, these strange and wondrous threads of connection that Christmas offers. It’s in the glow of a snow-covered lamppost, the echo of laughter spilling from a warmly lit room, or the quiet, solitary beauty of a star hanging alone in a velvet sky. These moments are gifts, unwrapped with the simplest act of noticing.
This year, the two of us have wandered far, and yet, like all good travelers, we’ve learned that home isn’t a place—it’s a feeling. It’s the warmth of a familiar hand in yours, the shared stories over a table, and the memories you carry in your heart like precious cargo. Home is wherever you find the people who make you feel most like yourself.
And so, dear readers, dear fellow wanderers and dreamers, we wish you a Christmas filled with that feeling. May you find joy in the small and the strange. May your days be seasoned with the scent of pine and spice, your nights filled with wonder, and your hearts warmed by the glow of those you love.
As you read this, perhaps you’re nestled somewhere cozy, or perhaps you’re out in the world, following roads that lead to new and unfamiliar places. Wherever you are, know this: the journey is part of the gift. The steps you take now become the stories you’ll tell later, and what a marvel it is to live a life rich with stories.
Next year is a blank map, waiting for your footsteps to sketch its lines. Brandy and I are excited to explore it with you, to share the places we go and the things we learn. But for now, let’s pause and simply be—to listen to the quiet of Christmas and the promise it holds.
Merry Christmas, friends. May your travels be safe, your stories unforgettable, and your hearts full of wonder.
With love and adventure,
Tim & Brandy Jones
Echoes of Adventures