Clifford

As all of you may already know, I have been spending the last year with B traveling Latin America. What only the few of you who have joined us on this trip may know, we could not have done any of this alone.

This is why it is long overdue that I introduce my best friend and ex-boyfriend, Clifford. Don't worry, those of you who knew us while we were together, we are still just as close as we once were, there was just a mutual agreement to pursue others.

The problem for me is how could I find anyone who could compare to my Cliff? He is so supportive, we fit together so well, he's always got my back, he manages to deal so well with all of my baggage, he is a great listener and has never betrayed my trust, he's fairly independent and doesn't mind when I go out without him, he is great at making friends, he is interested in trekking but understands if I need to take a break and go without him, he's organized, and he's adorable.

We seem to have been losing weight together over the past year, which we are both very happy about. He's been great at keeping me in shape while on the road, and I make sure to moderate what he takes in so he stays trim. He's been growing a bit of black stubble recently, and I've been thinking about making him clean up a bit and he's been tugging at my hair a bit to let me know it's time for a trim.

The worst rough patch we hit was back in the beginning in Costa Rica. Gissy was coming to visit, and I think with all the stress of making a good impression he may have caught a bit of travel illness. We were staying in the beach in Montezuma and early in the morning he vomited all over the sand and then peed himself right in front of her. He'll never live that one down... Good news is he's a good sport about the jokes!

He gets along with both of my sisters, a feat no boyfriend has ever been able to manage before! He can be a bit clingy at times, which can be really heavy to deal with. But he's a fantastic hugger, and when we are stuck waiting on transport he lets me lean against him to rest.

So this is for you Cliffy, I love you dearly and appreciate all you do for me!

Cliff flirting with another mariposa

Cliff and I waiting for a bus

Blue, B, me and Cliff after a tough hike

Cliff posing for the camera

Me and Cliff resting after a long travel day

Close quarters on one of our first bus rides together

A little cuddle time

Cliff, blue, and B hanging out together on transportation

Not always getting along, but we make a cute awkward couple!

Happy hiking family