Today I begin a new adventure.
36,000 feet in the air and 3000 miles from my destination,
the range of emotions I am feeling is tremendous. I am excited for the many
opportunities I will have over the next two months; to travel, meet new
friends, gain valuable worldly experience, and see an incredible array of
artwork is a dream come true and something I knew would happen sooner or later.
But I hate goodbyes, and traveling alone to new places can be quite
nerve-racking. I already miss home, my fiancé and family, but at the same time
I can’t wait to get started on this incredible opportunity and soak in as much
as possible.
My first stop is Berlin, where I will stay for a few days.
With everything that the city has to offer, I doubt I will stay put for long.
My new acquaintances seated next to me have been generous with their help and
suggestions, which I am very grateful for. Traveling without a phone or
reliable internet seems primitive nowadays, if not downright frightening, but I
think I can get by with small tidbits of assistance from kind strangers.
I arrive at 8 am tomorrow and will hopefully meet up soon
thereafter with a friend and recent Minneapolis transplant in Berlin. I am sure
to spend some initial time by myself though, wandering the streets generally
looking like a tourist with my bags in tow. Food and a healthy cup of coffee
will be first on my agenda, preferably at a café with wifi.
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