If I could travel again right now, where would I go?? . Well, that's quite the difficult question. On the one hand, I'm pining for lush jungles and sandy beaches. On the other, I'd love to delve into the food & culture & history of Europe. ? .? In all honesty, I'm pretty darned lucky to be where I am right now (New Zealand) and I am so thankful for all that I have. But it doesn't stop the daydreams of far off lands, so I'm spending some time compiling my photos, rehashing old memories, and filling out my blog. ? .? Bucharest for me was just a taste of Romania. I only had four days to spend in Romania, but in my time there I learned of many other natural wonders in the country – spectacular mountains, picturesque villages, impressive castles (including Dracula’s castle!) and beautiful coastlines. Perhaps someday I will return to see what the rest of this unassumingly gorgeous, and often misunderstood, country has to offer.? .? For now, I wrote a blog about my first trip to Romania: A brief moment in Bucharest ? .? —? Link in bio! (or check it out here: https://buff.ly/3cuwUmr) — .
day 62 for early starts, market mornings & queso fresco. For Understanding more of the conversations and sounds around me. For walking, sunshine, fresh air and the occasional vino tinto. For mountain towns and travel plans. For salad lunches at home and chipotle hot chocolates. For a deep sense of happiness and joy. For exploring, always exploring. For understanding and being understood. For visiting jugarías every morning. For a growing sense of confidence. For this year, for providing every opportunity.
day 51 mezcal margaritas, mezcal ice cream, and just mezcal in general for life in a culinary mecca where every corner brings new delights and deliciousness and discoveries for creative inspiration for memories and love, for my fathers birthday and the influence he’s had upon my life for the memories I will always carry for words. For all the words that are my therapy, my inspiration, my motivation and for carrying me through – in story, poetry, quote, song and conversation .. just for words for the people who read my writing for never giving up for counting down the days for simultaneously loving my life now, and my march in Oaxaca ..but also looking forward for April adventures for chasing all the springs and summers
day 37 I’m thankful for margaritas at sunset living my dreams every day feeling reinspired to write & create meaningful conversations about things that matter, and having people in my life who are interested in those kinds of conversations stockpiling books to read falling in love with different things, people and ideas every day for jungles and lakes and beaches and forests .. for all the nature and wildlife that keeps me curious about this planet
day 34 and I’m grateful for .. sunsets so beautiful I can’t pick just one picture evening beach strolls in the warm nights air the Pacific Ocean, and all the oceans listening to all the music appreciating the small details throughout each and every day making amends tacos al pastor at tiny local taquerias dancing waking without alarms
day 29.. flexible travel & life plans productive days at work tacos everyday palm trees early nights asleep & waking feeling rested endless summers in my life
day 21 cute bookshops cinnamon kombucha smoothie bowls & fresh juice on scorching hot mornings finally learning Spanish.. for real this time daydreaming of spending all of 2019 in the American continent beachlife everyday feeling inspired & content eating more vegetables & how good it feels my life lived under the sun, chasing the summer
day 18. I’m grateful for coconut sunscreen, lemongrass oil and cinnamon. Of mole, fresh lime and chocolate oaxaqueño. The smells that remind me of Mexico and bring me home to all my memories of here and life by the sea for golden sand all over my legs and toes when I walk home from the beach for sleeping to the sound of cicadas and crashing waves for Mexican food and all it’s glorious deliciousness for second hand bookshops and their small shelf of English books for practicing Spanish and enjoying life in another culture from my own for margaritas on the beach for lunch for knowing without a doubt I’ve made the right choices in my life for being able to live in the now, without thinking of the past or future, wishing to be present more with every moment so they don’t slip away from me
day 17. I’ve arrived back in Mexico, my new home for the next couple of months or more and today I’m thankful for.. soft golden sand on my toes after far too many hours in planes paddling in the warm ocean tacos and guacamole and chilaquiles hammocks on hot hot days beautiful landscape, blossoming trees, a welcoming new community feeling the jetlag and exhaustion slowly ease afternoon naps in the sun avocado trees
day 16. Grateful for cozy pyjamas on long trips across the pacific living the life of my dreams the excitement of going new and exciting places the people I love kind friendships chocolate tarts gin & tonics sitting with my bliss the feeling of the whole universe conspiring to make my plans and dreams a reality being on this flight much sooner than I’d ever imagined my amazing family puppies on Instagram missing people & feeling missed
day 5. On this beautiful summers day I’m grateful for .. moving out of plans that no longer fit and feeling the excitement of transitioning into new adventures the kindness & help of my wonderful brother in moving out of my apartment this morning long Sunday brunches in the summers sunshine ? all the feels (and Mexican anticipation) from watching Coco for the millionth time lovely messages from dear friends (today’s photo from Bangkok late last year)
