Santa Barbara, California, United States of America

Well I have made it safely back home. I flew in last Thursday. Our flight left Athens, Greece at 9:00AM and we landing in Los Angeles, California, USA at 6:40PM. From the time we left the hotel in Athens at 5:30AM to landing at LAX at 6:40PM I had been traveling for over 24 hours (10 hour times difference between Greece and California). I was greeted at LAX by my lovely girlfriend, Katie, and then we drove from the airport to her parents house in Murrieta. Needless to say, Thursday was a bit of a whirlwind. After spending a lovely weekend in Murrieta with Katie and her parents I am now back in Santa Barbara, my second home, for the week. I will go to my first home, Denver, Colorado, on Saturday.

I must admit, it is very nice to be home. I have been on an incredible journey the last three and a half months. I have seen and experienced more things than most will in their entire lives. But three and a half months is a long time to be away from everything and everyone you know and love. Granted I had an incredible group with me who offered endless support, but there is still a certain undefinable feeling that only being at home can provide. Now I will spend the next month reconnecting with my family, Katie, and friends and trying to explain to them the journey I took. I plan on spending some time going back through my blog and adding pictures as well as adding new posts on some experiences I have had and thoughts that have been provoked by my travels. Luckily I have a full month off, so I will have plenty of time to put new content on my blog. Stay tuned.

Love and blessings,
Mikey