A month has passed since I returned home. I continue to experience culture shock amid the joyful reunions with family and friends, and the comforting familiarity and quality of life of the Twin Cities. My surgery was a success, I'm now already two weeks (a third) into my recovery period, and I am turning my attention to the next legs of my journeys. Although I've been inclined to think of my stay in Minneapolis as an interlude in the longer story of my trip, the reality is that planning to set out again feels a lot like planning a new trip.
Before focusing too much on the road ahead, though, I want to spend a little more time reflecting back on the past ten months. Here's one such reflection, by the numbers:
- 7 countries (plus time in the airports of three more)
- 292 days
- 47,902 miles
- Two thirds of the total distance covered in the air
- 18% of the distance on a motorcycle!
Here's what the journey looks like on a map.
In time, I hope to share more reflections about the travels past and visions of the voyages to come. Until then, happy travels!
It's amazing what you have done with your life. We only get one and this trip, these travels, experiences, opportunities will forever enrich you. I'm amazed by you and proud too. Hope your quick recovery leads you back to wherever it is that you want to be. :)
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