Well. I’m home. (for now). It’s kind of strange not being somewhere else in the world but not too bad.
Walking through new york, I was reminded of how diverse it is. Certainly compared with japan. asian, hispanic, european etc, etc… and what really feels the most strange, is that they all speak English.
Went into a liquor store in jersey and managed to find bottles from vineyards and valleys we visited in chile and argentina. kinda did an “I was there!”
Fairly proud that I/we were able to carry a wine glass for 2 months in newspaper/ blanket/ pack/ flour-sack for two months and have it now as a memento. (Would be prouder if the other one survived)
Lots of other musings running through my head. But really, I think we were very lucky. we got in and out of cancun before it was destroyed by a hurricane. In and out of Guatemala and saw sights that are now and probably forever buried in mud. Rallied our nerves and our guard after an unsuccessful bag slashing and pick-pocketing attempts. I believe our only theft issues the whole trip. Got a bit of a nervous laugh out of strong but far off earthquake that only succeeded in giving us the jitters. Lots of bus confusion but never the wrong bus, never a major break down, always eventually arriving. Aside from food poisoning and a concussion with various other rounds of stomach aches and minor hangovers, we leave as healthy as we arrived. Only 1 week sort-of ruined by rain out of several months. Lots of sun and some incredible days outdoors. I think we all stretched ourselves past our comfort zone a bit and perhaps are better off for it. (Y ahora, yo entiendo ethpanol!)
An incredible trip. I think I will realize how incredible it was, only after a few months of wishing I was still there. The memories, pictures, and inspiration will last a lifetime.
Until next time.
ari
1 comment:
Loving your work. Glad you all lived happily ever after. Tommy C (Kobe)
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