The travels

Its 1:40am Seattle time and I am sitting in the Frankfurt airport awaiting my connection. I was not able to sleep on the flight; frustrating as I only sleep 4 hours the night before and it is 10:40am local time – I have a long day ahead. On arrival in Florence, I must find my way to the bus station where I while take two buses to arrive at my final destination. It is nice as I am waiting in Germany, but listening to passionate Italians talk loudly on their cell phones – I feel like it’s getting more real. I don’t really expect this posting to be too logical or insightful, just rather a state of affairs of the reality of my current sleep deprived, adrenalized mental state. I hope that I can stay awake to enjoy what is supposed to be an amazing trip through the Tuscan countryside.

On the flight from Seattle, I met the most charming woman. She is a PT in Seattle who arrived there recently via Victoria/Vancouver BC and before that Iran. She is on her way to Delhi where she is celebrating her guru’s birthday – a 3 day affair with 50-60,000 in attendance. Following that she will spend the next month continuing her time in India with her studies in meditation – a true spiritual journey.  I couldn’t help but be reminded of Eat, Pray, Love and felt as though between the two of us that we were conquering EAT & PRAY; I suppose the coincidence is not that amazing – how many people go to Italy to cook & eat and to India to worship and pursue their connections with their spiritual side. Regardless, it was a treat to start my trip with a kindred spirit; someone who is looking at the journey and not the destination.

Ciao for now; must spend a few minutes getting shut eye before the next adventure begins . . .