It's hard to believe that a week from now I'll be embarking to the great land of España for a much needed 10 day get away. In typical Sarah fashion, I have about 3 items packed: my passport, my wallet with Euros, and my outlet conversion set. At least I have the important stuff, right? Kinda? I've been meaning to look up the weather, although I would imagine it is very similar to what we are experiencing here, since the latitude is about the same. I am starting to get anxious about little things. First, I'm going with a group of 20 strangers. Granted, on the last trip I didn't know anyone and we became super tight knit. Somehow I think this will be just a little bit different. But it's a great challenge for someone who experiences social anxiety to not only be in a new country, but to have to open up to a group of people you don't know. However, I know we'll be seeing so many fascinating sights and I'll be so immersed in taking in the culture again that I probably won't even notice!
I know this is weird, but sometimes I get homesick for Úbeda and Spain. The simpler life. The welcoming kindness of the people, and their patience with my broken Spanish. And of course the drinks and food. I know that this trip will be different, as we'll be traveling a lot and I won't have the consistency of my family to go home to. Oh, what I'd do to climb those stairs and walk in that door again. I'm hoping that Daniel will be able to meet up with us somewhere. I'd love to see Luis and Dori, but we will be decently far away from home, and obviously work and taking care of the house has to be done. (Remember, don't be barefoot in the house!)
I still have A LOT of things to get in order within the next week, but I know I could go there with just the clothes on my back and still be happy.
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| Mi Familia Española (2011 - it's been FIVE years, holy smokes) |
