Over and Done But Never Forgotten

As most of you know and as some of you may not know, I have finished my travels and returned home after almost eight months of being on the move. I had my ups and downs, my favorites and not-so-favorites, but I wouldn’t trade any of my experiences abroad for anything. Deciding to take a hiatus from my normal life and travel around the world has been one of the most enriching and rewarding experiences ever. I found a self-reliance I never knew I had, I accomplished activities I never thought I would, I met people I wouldn’t have ordinarily met, and I indulged in cultures I’d only previously read about in books. I believe that everyone should take the opportunity, if possible, to travel and open their hearts and minds to a way of life other than their own. I did what I set out to do, and though my journey is now over, I will carry what I learned with me always. Now it’s on to the next chapter…

I want to thank all of you who kept up with me and my adventures through my blog. Your comments and well-wishes helped me through some rough times and through the good times just knowing you were out there seeing it all through my eyes made me smile. If anyone would like to contact me, feel free to email me at j_sembler@yahoo.com.