Me Ziggy and Salar decided to go on this trip together. So when we arrived at the airport we went straight to our gate and boarded the plane to leave. It took a long time to actually get to Vienna. At first i was scared of the airplane but i got used to it by the end since we were on the plane for a long time. ...

It feels so strange to see no cherry blossoms. I arrive in Chicago at 4:30 and now I'm home! I'm very happy I had the oppurtunity to visit Japan. It is very beautiful! I will miss the flowers, the colors, the friendly people, and even the bullet train, but It feels nice being back home. I have a whole bag of souveniers from the 100yen shop and I...

It's my last day of work for the next 3 months, although I think I checked out on Monday.  It still hasn't sunk in that I will be in Thailand in one week--by myself!  I must admit that I am a little apprehensive about travelling alone, but I know it will be an amazing life changing experience.  I'm ready to experience new cul...

We finally got back to Chicago tonight..and I will be happy if I don't see another tortilla for a long while. Today was our last day in Cuernavaca and Janette and I got up early to make the family breakfast...french toast, mango and apple salad, hash browns (Janette style), and bacon. It was very sad to say goodbye to everyone, especially Estopa...

I'm back. I have a lot I want to write. Soon, very soon, I'll have conclusions and summaries and new questions in this space. But now, before that can happen, it's time to feast on all that Chicago has to offer: friends, food, and familiar fun.