It's been so long since I've done any writing.

Nothing is new any more, only.... more colorful. Exchanges with neighbors has less uniqueness and more commonality. Less of this land is strange, more is familiar.

I'm even getting used to the unpredictable weather. Walk out the door with layers and sometimes a change of shoes (boots). We found out our stay here will be at least another year, so I'm trying even harder to accept it's disappointments and discover its' charm. There are so many places on this little rock, I haven't been to. No matter where you are, in the world, it's so easy to get into a rut. Or is it simply a routine? Comfort comes in repetitiveness. Learning comes in change.

This week we leave for a grand adventure in learning. Along with Amy, Mark and Taylor, we are traveling to Lisbon for 4 days and then Madrid for another 4. I'm so excited about being a tourist again. Not necessarily where we are going, only that we will be once again strangers in a strange land. It will all be new, exciting, unique.

I'm sure after 8 days, everyone will be glad to get back to routine (and away from each other). That is something good to say for ruts. But I'm confidant it will be a great trip for everyone.

And I'll have something to blog about!