We've been back for two weeks now and I still can't detach from this blog. I didn't feel closure on my last post (and I'm not really sure that I ever will).
A common question has been how we've adjusted to life back in the US and at work. Some days I think we've adjusted fairly smoothly and quickly. At other times, a certain feeling creeps inside of me...deep in my soul reminding me of life in other places.
I can smell the baker in Florence and feel the cool and damp air in my face as I stuck my head out the kitchen window as far as I could to see down the street. I can hear the cats fight in the ruins across from our Crete studio with the full moon shining behind the cathedral's tower. I feel the heat on my shoulders and can taste the honey on my fruits as we ate breakfast in our favorite corner cafe under the Greek sky. I can feel the warmth of the wool throw in our Barcelona apartment and smell the freshness of the clothes drying in our kitchen as I feared hanging it from such a high floor. I feel the snow flakes falling on my head and face as we paced around canals in Amsterdam. I live the excitement of seeing my parents exhausted from their long trip finally meet us amidst the rising waters in Venice. I can see, truly see, the Eiffel tower sparkling sometimes slower, sometimes faster but always so beautiful.
All of these things I feel so deeply and passionately. I realize that the transformation was, perhaps, greater than I had expected. That the impact of this journey is like the ripple caused by a water drop or a stone in a pool of water. That the greatest adjustment is not about going back to a more standard lifestyle, but about learning how to be the new person that has evolved from this and about recognizing the changes that only the soul can know.
The journey continues.
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I'm speechless. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to follow your footsteps and experiences...even though thousands of miles away. I think, at the end of the day, life is what you make of it. You guys have taken this challenge head on and enriched your lives in a way that will impact your future forever. You have evolved as spiritual beings and the most special thing of all is that you have done it together. This adventure has been amazing in so many levels. I love you guys very much.
I hate goodbyes.
I haven't had the chance yet to say 'welcome back'.
It's all very confusing for me.
As one of your ardent followers on this journey, I think I may be unconsciously avoiding seeing you because I don't want to admit this has ended. :( It's a sad realization for me, but I know I'll quickly get over it the moment I see you guys this weekend!!
Salam out!
Sin duda alguna,...sus vidas cambio con esta aventura, ....realizaron un sueno que los enriquecio .
Gracias por compartir dia a dia sus experiencias con sus seguidores.
Gracias por estar nuestro encuentro entre sus recuerdos.
Gracias por ser como son y hacerme a mi feliz.Los quiero mucho.
La aventura comienza nuevamente.
mami
You'll probably never know how much of an impact your journey has had on others; I'm sure I'm not the only one who's followed your progress but never got around to commenting. At times I have been awed, amazed, jealous, and once or twice a little frightened for you. If there was nothing else, you told a great story: It was full of adventure, emotion, introspection, and it was often really funny. Your personalities really came through in your writing and it reminded me how much I miss you.
Thank you for sharing your experience (what a cool way to do this). When I see you pushing your boundaries and searching for what really matters I am inspired to do the same. I probably won't follow in your footsteps literally, but I hope to have an opportunity to follow your lead.
At times, I sit down and try to understand what has happened...it feels unreal, like this wonderful journey of yours was a fairy tale, or one of those conversations you have with your friends about what if...
Perhaps the most amazing part of all, it's simply that you did it. You dreamed, planned, prepared, executed and conquered a goal, a dream. Not just a little dream...a big one, a huge one.
I believe this adventure has left you with so many things, that only with time you will be able to identify. I do not know how much you have learned about yourselves, one thing I can tell you: "you both are gifted writers, sensitive human beings, blessed souls." Believe it. Thank you for taking us along with you. Thank you for whispering when necessary so we could close our eyes and transport ourselves to your side...and see, smell, feel and hear with you.
By creating this blog, you did not travelled alone, we also had the chance to be there with you.
Thank you for the gift.
I love you. I admire you. I respect you both.
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