Back into Motion

And we are back, but first an update of retreat.

Retreat in Maine was a great end to the summer. One of the members of Mixed Company, my a capella group, has a few small guest houses on a lake and we spent the last few days of summer lounging about, singing, and catching one another up on all our summer adventures.  

ATVing it through the forests of Maine.

Lake swimming, paddle boating, sailing, and a variety of water sports.

Frogging! A few of the Gump went and caught frogs and we raced them.

Canadian Bowling,  Candlepins and smaller balls.  So much harder.

Maine pictures here.

After a long and well paced drive from Maine to Connecticut yesterday, I walked down York St. in New Haven with my backpack strapped on and luggage in tow. The homeless lady who always sells flowers on the corner by the Au Bon Pan smiled and welcomed me back. I passed the local coffee shop and recognized a few friendly faces in the window and ran in, luggage and all, to say hello. Last night was spent unpacking [aka throwing all my clothes on the floor], catching up with friends, and resettling myself. This school year is sure to be a crazy one. After an exciting summer, it is wonderful to be in a place where I won't be living out of my small carryon bag or carrying around a tourist map. I'm quickly slipping back into the pacing of Yale, scheduling meetings and meals left and right and running from place to place.

School and classes are starting up fairly soon and I'll be knee deep in work again. Perhaps I'll take the time to journal, but for the most part this blog has served its purpose. Thanks for those who've been following me with my adventures. I have plenty more stories that will have to be saved for when we meet up in person. Next year's goal for travel is Southeast Asia or a Spanish speaking country. Ideally an internship at an international company where I can work on my language skills as well. Perhaps a revisit to Vietnam? After all this was in part a revisit to Spain. 

Before I get ahead of myself with planning next summer, I have the whole year ahead of me. For now, I'm getting back into the swing of things: looking up classes, meeting up with friends, and buying school supplies. But before that I think I will work on the mountain of unpacking that needs to be done. 

My adventures continue, just not as international as before. Adios amigos.