While me and my boyfriend were travelling through Thailand, one of our hiking guides tought us how to say 'I love you' in Thai. The words, Phom rak koon, were a constant chime the group repeated over and over. For Joost and me, the way to remember the words soon translated into 'pomme (French for apple) racoon (the black-eyed bandit)'. To use these words reminds us of an incredible journey and gives me some perspective for the future.