The Traveling Martens

Intro (or, the reasons behind our madness)

March 24, 2005

Dear family and friends,

We are not having a mid-life crisis, just finally moving somewhere warm and sunny. With our 3 year wedding anniversary coming up, we have spent several years now traveling the U.S. and a few other countries looking for our ideal home in the sun. We’ve decided on Florida after many fun trips to Miami.

In between moving, we are going to further travel the world. We have both quit our jobs here in St Louis and have already been to Cozumel, Seattle, and a Caribbean cruise. Next, we are off to Steamboat Springs for some skiing and then to Tampa. After that we will be out of the country for two months. Yes, on April 15th we leave for LA – Hong Kong – Macau - Bangkok - Singapore - and Sydney. Then a short stop at home in St Louis, and off to London, - Santorini, - Mykonos - Athens - Barcelona and Ibiza. We return June 15, 2005.

We are then moving to Florida in July. Stacy is pursuing a job opportunity that may allow her to start then in either Miami or Tampa. Mel is looking to start an investment firm, work for a small investment company, or start some other business.

We will try to send lots of postcards or emails and keep in touch with everyone. Our cell phone numbers are 314-374-3858 (Mel’s changed when he quit Edward Jones) and 314-494-5773 (Stacy). Our e-mail addresses are melmarten@hotmail.com and stacy_marten@yahoo.com

This also means that 8820 Moritz in St Louis is for sale. We would like to sell it by owner at a reduced price if possible, otherwise, we will list it at full price later. Please pass our info along to anyone who may be interested in purchasing.

We already have our hotels booked, except for Australia where we will play it by ear, but if you have any suggestions on things to do, we would love to hear! We will miss everyone!

The Traveling Martens.

posted by Mel and Stacy Marten @ 9:11 AM