Well we made it to Spain this morning. The weather is quite a bit warmer here, probably a good thing, I need to start the re-acclimation process before I head back to Texas. Though if you all could work on that and cool it off just a bit before I return I would sincerely appreciate it. Julie and Courtney went off successfully with their tour group and I decided to do some wondering in Valencia myself. It is a quaint town, with a nice metro system. Big plus!

After relaxing peacefully for a while I decided to check out to the beach. Sorry no photos. I have to admit it was nice to be free of all the luggage and tourist gear. Staying in a hotel has its upside! Maybe not as charming, or culturally motivating as hostels, but nice in their own way.

Anyway, while sitting along the beach I couldn’t help but breathe in the beauty and salt air. That smell always makes me think of Texas. Growing up next to the coast will do that to a person I guess. I’m not one for emotional outburst… well at least not when it involves crying and getting upset, but it happened. I had thought to myself, ‘this is bliss.’ Then I thought, ‘well it would be if Sean and the puppies were here.’ As the sky turned various shades of orange and the breeze got a bit cold I just started crying.

After a few moments of trying to pull myself together a nice Spaniard stopped to ask if I was ok. Seeing as he didn’t speak very much English and I speak muy poco español it was quite a funny conversation. And by the end I was laughing quite hard, and crying even more due to the laughter. It was a good way to realize I was being a bit silly; I’ll be home in only a few days. I need to finish soaking up the culture and enjoy the scenery. Not everyone is so blessed to be able to take a trip like this.

However upon returning to the hotel I realized how much of my happiness revolves around one tall, dark and quite handsome Canadian-American. He is truly my other half. After having the time to get to know Julie better (quite thankful for that opportunity), the reading, the new sights, the culture, the languages, the food, visiting good friends, and having the quite times to soul search and reflect, while thankful for it all, I’m ready to be held by my hubbers.

Well, I sign off now, from what will probably by my last update while abroad, a very home sick girl. See you all soon.