Itchy feet

In the 21st century even the road less travelled is well worn.

I first went to Europe when I was 25. After seeing so much in three months I was surprised when I traced my journey on a map. A thin scrawl on the globe. Insignificant compared to the vast continental area. And even that one dimensional scratch was deceptive. I hadn't really been everywhere along that path. I had stopped at maybe 15 to 20 points along the way. The line was really just connecting the dots.

No matter how much you see there is always so much more you haven't seen. I have seen quite a bit and intend to see more.

It is Dec 31st 2008 and I am sitting in the local Lebanese pizza shop where I often have breakfast. Seven more days until I start my latest and greatest adventure. I am relaxed, excited, anxious, ready, prepared, nervous, panicked, happy, worried, confident.

I am alive.

Keep in touch. I miss you already.