Ok maybe what I really meant was after a nap, a massage, laundry, another nap, and a day of work.  Sorry, I’m bad about that I know.  As glad as I am to see my friends again I really wish I could have had a longer stay in Europe.  It was really difficult getting on the plane in Dublin. Looking out at all the hills surrounding the airport just reminded me of all the beautiful things I had seen throughout my trip, and I didn’t even get to do all I wanted to!   Now I’m back in Lubbock.  Back to my usual routine (without any nice scenery).  I really enjoyed not knowing what I was going to do everyday.  I might get lost.  I might meet some cool people.  I might eat some cool new food.  I know every day isn’t EXACTLY the same, but it can get pretty predictable.  I was pretty bummed out at first because my initial thought was that I’ve taken my dream trip, so now what.   Now, it makes me more anxious for more trips!  I’m thinking this was the trip for learning, especially learning what not to do.  It was awesome, don’t get me wrong, but I think I tried to take on too much in to little time.  I still go to see a ton of stuff, but it was pretty rushed.  Now I can daydream about all my future trips.  Still spontaneous, but with a little more structure and a lot more time (and hopefully money).  I can plan trips based around beaches, hiking, vineyards, ruins, just about anything.  For a moment I felt that by fulfilling a dream it, I was extinguishing it.  I think what I really did was throw a can of gasoline onto my dream-fire. 

 

I can’t wait to do it again, but for now I’ll be content just dreaming about it.   It is still a little surreal to be home.  I’ve woken up a few times trying to remember what city I was in for the night, then realized I was in my room.  I will admit that it is nice to have a shower that stays on without having to push a button and not having to dry off with my top sheet because I didn’t want to spend 2 Euros to rent a towel.  Yes, I really did that.  A.  I’m not spending 2 Euro just to rent a stupid towel and B.  it was too hot to sleep even a top sheet, so its not like I dried off with it then slept with it.  Don’t judge me.  You say ghetto.  I say frugal.  :o)  Having AC is awesome too.  I love sleeping with the windows open, but when its 100+ outside gimme my AC.  I miss public transportation.  Driving feels weird.  I’m miss fresh bread too.  And gelato.   Most of all I miss all the scenery.  Everywhere I went it was so pretty. *sigh*  I’m glad I have the memories and pictures to hold me over until I manage to take another adventure.  Hopefully I’ll be on my merry way soon.  Not soon enough I’m sure.  Thanks everyone for keeping up with me!   Hope you enjoyed my writings (and maybe a little ranting) and the pictures.  I’ll let you know when I do it again! :o)  I hope some more of you get out there and do it too!  If lil ol me can do it…anyone can.