the curtain has fallen

he curtain has fallen

From my room, my penthouse view, I can see nothing. The curtain of rain is metaphorically and visually drawing this journey to a close. The sound of the rain on the roof serves as thunderous applause to time well spent.

I look at my bag and think of the rain jacket I have not yet needed and sigh as I unpack what I just packed for the last time. In shorts, flip flops, tshirt and hat I zip up my rain jacket to walk to the chiropractor to help relive my sciatic nerve before tomorrows flight.

It feels good to be going home. And I am glad to be leaving from where it all began: medellin.

My Spanish is much improved, but that's not hard to believe as I was limited to I want, I need, I have and I am when I arrived. In maslow's hierarchy these verbs could lead to a sufficient existence but not a satisfying or exciting one.

I knew no one but had friends of friends who took me in. I am staying with one and will meet the others for a farewell dinner. When I invited them for sushi it was 85 degrees. In the cold rain outdoor seating is a little less inviting.

In Colombia I have seen some of the craziest lightning of my life. Right now I do not see it but the roar of the thunder leaves me little doubt of the intensity of the show.

In some regards I am sad to leave. Although I am ready to go home I am not quite done seeing things. This creates a nostalgia for things I do not yet know. I guess it's nostalgia for the feeling of exploration.

And while I am eager for the company of people who know me well, I will miss those who will become my far flung friends from everywhere.

Today I was going to go hang gliding. Given the rain I am happy to have missed that one last adventure.

And so to work I return. Excitedly. With the closing of the curtain here today, the rain a cleansing intermission, act two of my life with bgi begins.

that BGI space, it is amazing. I never felt alone this whole time as I was constantly held by you all. in joy... aly

these are a few of my favorite things

These are a few of my favorite things....
Ecuador
Quito:
Secret garden hostal
St Augustine heladeria for lunch
The many parks
Walking in old town

Canoa beach town:
Coco Loco hostal
The surf shack
Nice town, beautiful beach

Otavalo:
Riviera Sucre hostal
Casa mojanda inn/ mimi and Jim's

Coatapaxi:
Secret garden cotapaxi hostal

Vilcabamba:
Ishcayluma hostal
Cosmos cafe
Pizza at cafe across the square from cosmos.
Mandango hike with Jacob

Galapagos
Moonrise travel

Peru:

Cusco
Jacks for breakfast
Hielo dress shop
Fresh juice every morning in San Pedro market.
Fruit!!!!
Chicha restaurant
Ciccolina restaurant
The potato lady in san blas.
Hike templo de Luna
Maccu Picchu

Lima:
La Mar restaurant

Bolivia:
Uyuni salt flats

Chile:
Navimag boat to Patagonia
Lee and Emma
Torres del Paine
Backpacker Kawaskar hostal

Puno
Bike ride with jen
Eco etnico hostal, poolside cocktails
Rafting.

Pisco Elqui:
Magic hostal! Forgot the name
Loved this town
Observatory tour

unposted thoughts, recently found

well, it seems silly, but I never realized I did not post my final post from the trip. I was looking through my notes in my phone and I found two more entries. I know no one is reading this now, but I feel compelled to complete the process.

So please forgive the untimely nature of the posts. :)