Around the world and back again...

So - the traveller returns home - it's weird! But good. I've been asked by so many people at the church to tell stories of my trip - well, 4 weeks in Africa and a few days in London leads to more than a few stories! Reflecting on my time, though, my highlights are all with people - friends - and most of my travels have been off the beaten path (tourist areas? What are those??) My motto for living my life is that one day, I will have the BEST stories in the nursing home. (Assuming I live that long.) And I really think I will! I've now visited 27 countries on 5 continents, and I know there's more travel in me yet... which just means there's more friends to meet, and visit, and more places to just be thankful for everything that I have. And the memories... the pictures just don't do justice to the views and the experiences... it's good to be home, even with the cold I picked up on the airplane and the huge pile on my desk and the homework waiting... but it's also great knowing that I'm not restricted by 'home'.