We're Going on an Adventure!

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Hey friends and family! The Barbers are putting down some new roots...in Denmark! You can follow our adventure here as I post about our challenges, successes, and everything in between. I'll add pictures and links, too, so you can feel like you're right there with us as we figure out immigration, relocation, and life abroad.

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