Hmm, so I'm sitting in yet another airport hotel, early flight tomorrow, and I started reflecting about the freedom to do whatever you want ...it seems as if it would be just perfect to live like that. However, I'm in that place, and I have to admit to feeling a bit jaded by it all.
Its been nearly two years since I stopped working; last year was crap but this year I've been travelling constantly, apart from a few weeks spent with my old Mum, who has now, sadly, passed away. With Mums' passing I no longer need to be in Europe (I always felt guilty about leaving her alone for too long) so I'm flying off to South America for a couple of months, hope to see some sights and meet nice people. I've also been trying to plan a long bike ride early next year .... but I have to admit I'm actually getting a bit bored booking flights, hotels, packing & unpacking every week...
I was also reflecting on Sonja's recent post about home and where it is, and I realised its been a long long time since I called anywhere home.
Damn, must be getting old!
Journey's End
1 week ago
Not old, just nostalgic maybe.
ReplyDeleteI can see how traveling might get old after a while. It is good to have freedom, but routine can be nice too.
I'll be looking forward to some nice picture from South America.
T, maybe you're right, I've been a bit down, had 3 funerals of close family members in the last month. It's the first time I haven't been excited getting to the airport! Still, feeling better now apart from jet lag, having breakfast in cafe in Bogota Colombia, planning the next week's sightseeing.
DeleteI have yet to experience the feeling of getting bored with the "chores" that come with traveling.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly do the right thing, visiting South America for a bit. Enjoy your stay, John, and by all means send a post card (a virtual one will do) every once in a while.
Sonja, will do - not sure if motorbikes will figure in the trip yet, first morning it all looks a bit mad!
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