Washington, DC to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Flight 18 of 18
Final 899 miles out of 22,121 total miles travelled over the last 5 weeks
Headed home at last!
36 days
18 flights
22,121 total miles travelled
12 countries - 9 of which I stayed overnight (the other 3 - Japan, North Korea (viewed) and Thailand) were just to pass through or see!)
All of the way around the world for a third year in a row. Now I'm headed home.
It's true - there is no place like home.
Travelling makes me appreciate so many things:
- What a great country we live in; But our way of life isn't the only way!- We live so comfortably but others are comfortable despite a far different standard of living;
- We complain about so many things, but we have the right to do so - others don't or won't;
- We are fortunate to live in an advanced, developed country with a robust economy; But our way isn't the only way business is done;
- Our economy has prospered over time, but that time is so short compared to these other countries;
- We are free; At least we are led to believe we are free;
- We have a very high standard of living compared to the rest of the world; But ours isn't the only way; Others don't have that - and some don't want it. It is what they know;
- We live a civilized and peaceful way of life;
- and we can freely express our opinions - many others cannot.
And finally, the power of a smile - a smile at someone will sometimes generate a smile back or a way. It is a universal expression of friendship. It is a great way to show friendship, peace, goodwill, hope, and a willingness to coexist. If more people could just smile!
Home at last. I love it. And feel so fortunate that I could have such a wonderful adventure.
Now to plan next year's trip! Always another adventure in me!
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