As I flew into London for a stop-over on my way to Chicago, a thought popped in my head... "I MISS MEDITERRANEAN ARCHITECTURE".  Not just the white-washed buildings but also the blue, blue sea that surrounds it.  And the unpolluted air of the islands...   and the mosques of Turkey...  and the open-air bars in Tanzania... and the fresh fish in Africa and Greece... and.... aaaahh I LOVE travelling! 

But, my world tour took a detour home for 5 weeks...

I made it just in time for the festivities surrounding Betsy & Mike's wedding (Matt's sister & now bro-in-law).  Quite a celebration.  I missed Bonnaroo for the first time ever... but I also missed NOLA Jazz Fest after attending 11 consecutive years.  I was definitely disappointed to miss them both but C'MON I'm doing enough amazing things this year to miss one or two of the usual amazing things.

I am enjoying seeing all my family and friends - and waking up each day to do what I WANT, instead of going to the office and fitting my stuff in around work.  I am not a morning person, but have found it relatively easy to get up early, as I did while travelling.  When you are excited to do things - I find that waking up is much easier (and that's saying a lot coming from ME, a total night owl).

I will upload some pictures while I'm home, so check back soon!  And thanks for venturing along with me on my trip    ~steph