Was that photo really only taken a few days ago? Damn…
After 6 weeks, I’m finally back home! It’s been crazy, amazing, unbelievable, testing, emotional, all of that. I missed Marley like hell. I also missed cafes that know how to make tea properly, and my stomach missed soy milk. And I missed having a washing machine instead of a small bathroom sink or a shower. I’ve missed easy access to healthy breakfasts and cooking my own meals. And knowing how the public transport system works without having to concentrate so hard.
Weirdly enough, I didn’t mind living out of a suitcase, not at all. I found the constant movement, flying from one city to the next, strangely therapeutic. The cold was refreshing, both physically and mentally, and I can now seriously layer like a boss. I loved walking everywhere, even when my feet and dodgy hips ached like nothing else. And just stopping to take it all in whenever I felt like it, because we really didn’t need to be anywhere in a hurry, like we do back at home.
It was an adventure like nothing else, and I’m so thankful now for all of the hard work that went into this trip; all of the saving, sacrificing, budgeting, researching. It was totally worth it, every bit! But, no matter the adventure, there’s truly no place like home, and I am glad to be back : )
It’ll also be nice to be getting back to this blogging space; I’ve missed having the space to write every day! I kept a travel journal, too, which should help me write up all of the posts I can’t wait to share – I had so many wonderful experiences that I’d highly recommend to others travelling in those cities, and a lot of them I originally found through blogs as well!
But right now, my body is telling me to call it a night – jet lag is kicking my ass, my shoulder is still aching from a fall I took a few weeks ago in New York, I’ve got a sore throat and lost my voice, as is customary for me any time I take a flight that lasts more than 5 hours (seriously, it’s so bizarre! Don’t feel sick at all, voice just vanishes for a few days! Anyone else get this?!)… yup, time to get some sleep! Hope all of my fellow Australians have a fantastic Australia Day long weekend!
I can’t believe you’re back either! It seems like you just left. Although, now that I think of it, you’ve posted so many mouth-watering food pics, but still… Looking forward to reading stories of your adventures!
Hehe yeah the food was pretty darn good! Thanks for following along!
Happy Australia Day! Hope the injury gets better fast and can’t wait to read more about your adventures xx
Thank you so much 🙂
Welcome home! Can’t wait to hear more about all of your adventures 😀
Thanks so much Terri 🙂