After five years working in London, I decided it was time to move back to Los Angeles, but not before taking a year off to see the world. I gave up my great job with Lehman Brothers in Administration and a fantastic flat (and roommate) I’d lived in for over three years, packed up all my belongings into some 60 cubic feet of boxes and said farewell to the wonderful friends I made in London. Before setting off for Asia, I spent seven weeks in the States including a weekend getaway in Chicago with my best friends from high school, corrective eye surgery in Philadelphia, Aud and Rob’s wedding in Bermuda, 13 days in Israel on Birthright (with a side trip to Petra) and time in quiet Oak Park with my parents and sister. Then, on July 18, 2010 at 1am, with only 13 kilograms in my 50L backpack and a small shoulder bag, I boarded a flight to Singapore. The goal of my adventure is not one of self-discovery or mending a broken heart but a journey of true desire to explore the world, experience new cultures, taste various cuisines, explore beautiful wildernesses, meet local people, and maybe learn some Spanish along the way. What lies below are my stories (or more of a daily recount of events) from the road.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Off to London

Just a quick update from the St Petersburg airport.  Sadly, I haven't written anything since I got off the train in Vladimir.  Spent a night in Suzdal, two nights in Moscow, a night on a train, and two nights in St Petersburg.

This trip has gone by so quickly.  I can't believe the three weeks have passed already.  After spending 21 days with 12 strangers, of whom some I still don't know last names, the thought of not seeing them again (soon or possibly ever) is odd and upsetting.  We had such an amazing group and a fabulous tour leader.  I will definitely write more later about what I've been up to over the past week but no time right now.

Oh, and as for my blog having too much detail, I just have to remind the reader that this is more of a journal than a blog.  I am writing for myself and letting others read.  So I apologize if I've written too much, but that's my style.  Thanks to those of you who keep reading!
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