Twist of Fate
Tuesday, July 4th, 2006I’ve been away from home 9 months to the day. I’ve managed (thanks to a layover in Madrid from Argentina to Namibia) to step foot on all 7 continents in that time. And in that time, a life’s worth of memories have been created.
It’s time for me to come home.
Originally India was going to be my first destination. It was the hope and dream of exploring this vast country along with neighboring Nepal and Tibet that found me saving dollars for the last 4 years in order to spend roughly 12 months traveling through this region of the world. But, as it has turned out, daydreaming about India was instead a catalyst for an entirely different adventure that I otherwise would not have dared to imagine… driving Ivan the Terra in Antarctica; backpacking in Patagonia; camping in the bush in Africa; reuniting with the best of friends from past travels; and creating new frienships to last a lifetime.
I am ready to come home.
Trekking through the Himalayas, visiting the monasteries and temples of this spiritual land, watching the colors and customs change across the miles… are all things I am certain I would still like to do some day, but in this moment, joining my family for the 2nd Almlie reunion and celebrating my 33rd birthday in their company is frankly far more enticing. I’ve come to realize more than ever how much “home” (yep, the good ole USofA) is where my heart is.
Hope to see you soon.
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