One month finishing up Boston life, four months world travel and one month getting set up in London. What can I say? The last six months have been the most extraordinary I've ever been a part of.
Around the World
There were several firsts for me on this trip; first time in the southern hemisphere and the first time to keep going one direction until you end up back in the spot where you left. It's a liberating feeling, I must admit.
The world is so diverse—landscape as well as people—it really takes getting out in it to appreciate that. I am lucky for the people that I have met and the places I've seen over the last few months. The fact that I was able to make the journey with my wife means everything to me. And we're still married after over 100 days at each other's side—that's gotta count for something!
So what's next?
Starting over is a good time to set new goals. All over the world, especially in poorer countries, environmental issues take a back seat. The pollution in China was unreal. I'm researching ways to contribute to projects in other parts of the world to encourage and promote better environmental behavior through organizations like The Carbon Neutral Company and Climate Care. I am examining and adapting my own habits as well.
We've got our place in South London; I've got my UK Work Visa. And I have my new MacBook! It was good to step away from computers and the Internet for a couple of months, but I have to say that I am really looking forward to getting back into it. I'm recharged and ready for new challenges. Flash and Ruby on Rails are what inspire me these days. I can't wait to dig into some good projects and develop some new skills.
I'm gradually exploring and getting to know London. Saw Dali and Film at Tate Modern; I highly recommend this exhibition. Not only does it have some of the classic paintings, but it has his films and an animation that he worked on with Walt Disney that only recently got made. Very interesting. I'm also getting to know England. So often we don't explore our "home areas" because they seem so familiar and will always be there. I am making it a point to cover the close by areas while it is all new to me.
Travel is still in the works, but for the foreseeable future, it will be shorter trips. Mount Kilimanjaro, Argentina, Morocco, all of Europe; consider yourselves next.
