Lifechanging Experiences
Well, I'm back, and I've a ton to tell about my trip, however, it is best to do so after the jet lag has faded a little more.
A few little thoughts until I can write more:
I used to think London was just another big city with old buildings. Now London is alive to me.
Going to another country where you do not speak the language is an experience that everyone should have at least once in their life. Paris is amazing.
I'm braver and stronger and smarter than I thought I was. I amazed myself many times. For instance, going to the top of the Eiffel Tower. It's unbelievable.
If you ever go to Paris, don't skimp on the food. Experience it. It is not to be missed.
People are people no matter where you are. And not all French people are rude to Americans, although I was trying to lay pretty low with all the anti-American war sentiment going on.
Seeing the Venus DeMilo made me breathless, shaky, and teary…a reaction I never would have expected.
Seeing a live anti-war demonstration in Parliament Square is something I will never forget.
I can walk 12 miles in one day, and did.
Smirnoff Ice is different in Europe than in America. Can you say VODKA?
There are many things I really appreciate about America. I can see why the rest of the world thinks Americans are spoiled. We are.
I got to see a few examples of “ugly Americans” first hand. And it was all I could do not to spew forth at them and tell them so.
My life has changed. For the better. This trip made me grow up, overcome fear, become a better, wiser person.
And finally, for now, I really miss Mike when I'm gone, but given the chance, I'd go again, with or without my darling. However, it's good to be home.
