I've been in Europe since June 27, 2018. Today is July 15, 2018. This marks the longest I've ever been away from my home.
Pictured are some Irish Cattle hanging out outside of Doolin today. Truly, this is as beautiful as any town square in Europe to me.
I fly back to the United States tomorrow with mixed emotions. I've come to expect a mixture of sadness, excitement, fear, joy and thankfulness to come to the surface around the time a trip is ending. To date, the strongest feelings I had were when I was sitting in the Havana airport last June. Maybe I'll post that link here by the time I finish writing this. (Incase you're wondering, I typically type these out using the Notes app on an iPhone......thanks Steve Jobs)
Tonight is different. When I look back on this trip, I think back to the absolutely fun and challenging times I had in Copenhagen, Prague, Zurich, Austria and Germany by myself. Those times are hugely important and valuable to me as I try to grow to be better everyday and put myself in situations that are challenging and a little risky and DEFINITELY outside of my comfort zone(which is fairly small on my worst days).
I also think back to meeting my mother in Edinburgh one week ago today. First of all, I can't believe that it's been 7 days since she arrived. Time didn't stand still, it didn't go fast, it just simply didn't exist while we toured Scotland and Ireland together.
The conversations we had, the laughs we shared, the sites we saw, the people we met, the food we ate, and the experiences we went through were other-worldly. I truly can't put into words how I feel about the time we got to share, so right now I'm simply going to feel it in my body and enjoy it. Maybe I can write more about it later.
I'm hoping I'll do one final write up on this trip, but I wanted to get a few thoughts out on paper as I wait on our food at the hotel in Shannon. It's just really hard to believe this trip is almost over.
I'm terribly thankful to have been able to experience the things I've been able to experience the last 20 days or so.
Oh and here's that post-Cuba link: http://roseoverexposed.blogspot.com/2017/06/thank-you.html?m=0
Yep; need to include cattle for your farm. 😆😆
ReplyDeleteI'm terribly pleased you got to share this with your Mom. It sounds like a truly special bonding experience for you two. 😌 Another 'something else' reminder for me to do - go abroad with my girls.
Thank you, Brian.
I look forward to sitting and talking with you.
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Just read your post Cuba thoughts and feelings.
ReplyDeleteI have to close my last comment with a "Thank You".
Thank you for allowing me in on such a wonderful journey. Not only physically abroad but, more importantly - the journey into Brian whilst (😊) 'with' Brian.
Beautiful writings as dictated by sincere and couragous thoughts along with emotions.....
I've soooooo enjoyed this journey and the thought provoking emotions you've encouraged in me.
GEES. Now I'm babbling on....😌