That is so awesome and I have loved hearing about your fun trip!
We did the Canadian Rockies and Nova Scotia/Prince Edward Island on the same trip as South America. It was a good decision to quit work early and enjoy life. I have to admit, I had to ask myself, how much money do I need to be happy?
As long as the trips can be funded and life can be lived like always, I am happy. The bucket list is long!!! Yes! That year off put us behind too!