Today is a sad anniversary.   It was one year ago today that my beloved stuffed travel companion Herbie went missing…

I found Herbie in a department store in the Philippines at the beginning of my trip last year and he was with me every step of the way.

That is, until I got home and he was snatched away from me just one day back in the “real world”…

On the days that followed, I tried all I could to get my little friend back but I fear he is gone and sadly lost forever…

I think that after a year, while I won’t forget him and all the adventures we shared, it’s time to move on with my life…

It’s time to find a new little stuffed guy…

to be continued