As an itinerant writer, I've spent a big portion of the last five years in Europe. I've lived in places where the atmosphere is thick with inspiration and the rents are cheap. This means primarily Lisbon, Tallinn, and most of all Budapest. Now I'm visiting friends in the south of France, which has been terrific. I also caught up with some friends outside of Venice and spent some time there getting to know the place.
Overall, I've enjoyed my time in Europe, and I've also found it to be a great place to write, with fantastic cafes and libraries to work in. I do tend to get a bit homesick at times, though, and I miss the outdoor lifestyle of my native California. I miss the surfing and snorkeling, mountain biking, hiking and snowboarding. I miss being able to throw a bunch of camping gear into my pickup truck and head off at a moment's notice on a wilderness adventure.
And so, this present sojourn is coming to a close. In two more days I'll say au revoir to France, goodbye to Europe, and I'll head on back to sunny So Cal. It's always sad to say goodbye to the many friends I've made over here, but home is calling my name!
Overall, I've enjoyed my time in Europe, and I've also found it to be a great place to write, with fantastic cafes and libraries to work in. I do tend to get a bit homesick at times, though, and I miss the outdoor lifestyle of my native California. I miss the surfing and snorkeling, mountain biking, hiking and snowboarding. I miss being able to throw a bunch of camping gear into my pickup truck and head off at a moment's notice on a wilderness adventure.
And so, this present sojourn is coming to a close. In two more days I'll say au revoir to France, goodbye to Europe, and I'll head on back to sunny So Cal. It's always sad to say goodbye to the many friends I've made over here, but home is calling my name!
“No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.” – Lin Yutang
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