During this trip I have gone over the places I have been,
the people I have met, and the things I have learned. One thing I have yet to
mention is how much I have enjoyed traveling to each place by train. Right now
I am on a train to Florence, which is in the Tuscany region of Italy. This is
by far the most beautiful train ride I have been on. I am sitting by the window and have passed
beautiful vineyards, hills and trees with plum colored leaves. The land has the
colors of fall, deep reds, oranges, yellows and deep burgundies splashed with
green trees and grapevines. In between vineyards are old Tuscany styled homes,
some made of stone, while others hold Spanish influence of yellow homes and
clay tiled rooftops. What a site!
I enjoy these train rides so much because it allows me the
time to sit and think about the adventure I was just on, and also plan the new
one about to come. Sometimes I get a little homesick on these rides, but only
in the way that I wish I could reflect with you how much I had enjoyed the city
I have just left. I also use the time to go over what steps I want to take next
in my life. It’s a very peaceful way to reflect, often I look forward to my
long train rides (insert big smile here).
The coolest thing about these train rides is that you always
know where you are going but really you have no idea how to get there. Once arrived it is like you have been
transported into a new world. You don’t know the culture, don’t speak the
language, and no one even knows you name. There is something to be said about
the feeling of anonymity when you arrive into a foreign country. I have come to
point where I actually prefer trains over planes. It’s my "me" time!
Lots of love! xx
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