My dream of blogging while traveling didn’t exactly come true. Let’s be honest, did I ever think I would devote that much time to the internet when I could instead be drinking on exotic beaches and city rooftops? No. It was kind of like a mother choosing a favorite between her two children (in this case – computers and partying? I’m painting a really attractive picture of myself) but I had to prioritize. The majority of the vacation was FUN OVERLOAD; Spain is so relaxed and beautiful, Turkey is exotic and sultry, Greece is basically an adult playground with a large splash of incredible history. It’s hard for me to imagine actually living in any of those places because I don’t think I could ever concentrate on being responsible.
That said, it is admittedly GOOD to be back. I missed a lot of parts about this country and, more specifically, my life in Seattle. I won’t front; cable television and unlimited private internet access were two of the top contenders on my list of things to cherish about returning to America. Some things will never change, and my addiction to technology and pop culture is here to stay, no matter how long or far I am removed from it.
At the same time, I do wish I had taken a longer vacation. (Longer ideally means “at least the rest of the summer, possibly years and years” but let’s not indulge in the charade that I would ever be able to afford that.) We saw and experienced so many amazing people and places. But it was only the tip of the iceberg, you can’t really get to know a city, let alone a country, in a few short days. I feel like anything I write can’t even do these places justice. For example, how do I express the breathtaking beauty of the Alhambra?!
I never thought of myself as a travel blogger (no shit), but there’s a first time for everything. In the upcoming week, while I bask in the glow of Seattle summertime and an extended break from work, I will compile a little something I like to call “Emily’s Top Travel Tips” and share some of my most hilarious/interesting/embarrassing experiences… first, though, I need to unpack.
(That means I need to loiter on the couch and watch about 15 DVRed episodes of the new season of Intervention, while resentfully staring at the huge pile of clothing that exploded from my luggage.)
"cable television and unlimited private internet access were two of the top contenders on my list of things to cherish"
you can get that in europe, as well, dude ;)
hehe. nah, i know what you mean.
i could live forever without cable television, though… as long as i could download everything online ;P