We still have so many places left, so much time...

...so many carrots...

It seems like a lifetime since I left the wonderful world of technology, and, though it surprises me, I must say that I missed being able to spew my chaos onto the screen. I´ve discovered that I actually enjoy blogging because it sort of helps me sort things out and arrange the ping-pong balls in my brain.

Mom flew home this morning, so by tonight, she´ll be happily snuggling two cute dogs. We had a really good time together while she was here. On New Years Eve, we headed by bus to Barcelona, a city that I visited several years ago with my grandparents. I remembered liking it, and apparently I remembered well, because I still think it´s a really awesome city. It´s easy to navigate, has lots of hilly parks (ala Portland), good music, and Gaudi, who basically built the crazy, fairy-tale buildings that I would build if I could. The man is amazing.

Coming back to Granada has been a little complicated, since I am really confused about the next step on my journey. We met a great Canadian, Mike, on the bus back home, and it was fun to take him up to the mirador and watch him fall in love with this place, and see it from a fresher viewpoint. Of course, he´s also headed to Austria to snowboard for a bit, which is sort of salt in the wound, since I am not even sure I will get to put on my ski boots at all this winter. All I have to say is, for my dear friends enjying the ridiculous snow in Colorado, you have me to thank, because it seems that every time I am not there for winter, snow falls. I just hope mom makes it home safely.

I feel like there´s a lot I want to write, but I have to let my brain percolate for a bit. If anyone wants to drop out of the world and come travel with me, the invitation´s open. Love you all... Heather