Leaving Luna is the story of two women in their mid-forties who were at the height of their careers as high school principals in a state prison system. Although working behind bars with inmate students was rewarding, the extreme  danger and department bureaucracy drove them to re-evaluate their lives. 

They quit their jobs to bicycle a full year throughout Western Europe. They spoke no foreign languages, were not endurance athletes, and had never done any bicycle touring.  They sold their homes, gave away nearly everything they owned, and struck off with two bikes, a tent, a few essentials, and a single map.  They were determined to find something beyond the routine. They traveled on $27 a day. 

This story tells of the experiences and insights of Cindy Borden and Penny Richardson from being held hostage in prison to overcoming emotional breakdowns when their physical strength was gone. 

Inspired by the grandeur and cultures of Europe, Cindy captured her impressions in watercolor as they traveled.  The book features 37 of these images.

 For ordinary people who long to pursue their dreams but lack the know-how or confidence to do so, Leaving Luna will inspire you to leave the monotony behind and pursue the extraordinary.