I feel like I'm a way different person than I was at Christmas when I traveled alone. Maybe I'm not as excited? Maybe there is too much to look forward to? Maybe I planned too much "chill" time? Who knows what has changed, but it just feels damn different.
Day 10 (11/7/16) Tartu-
I feel as if timing on this trip is not working out in my favour at all. I feel slightly ill, and I just want to be home and in my bed.
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I can't believe that I am 1/4 done with this trip. I feel like I have done so little, but grown so much. I haven't jam packed it full. I've allowed room to breathe and just be. I'm not sure whether I like it this way or not.
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When you are having trouble planning a portion of your trip and keep hitting dead ends...then, magically, it all works out exactly how it should and you get crazy happy and have to do a little dance in the middle of your hostel :)
Day 11(12/7/16) Tartu to Sareemaa-
I think I have earned the right to brag. Maybe I'm narcissistic, but I am living the ABSOLUTE coolest life. This road. This journey. It's mine for the keeping. I haven't changed, really. I've just evolved. Left behind some bad parts of me and gained some certainties about who I am.
Day 12(13/7/16) Sareemaa-
I makes me really sad to know that so many people/cultures have been suppressed in this world. It is so sad that people cannot just be what and who they want to be knowing they are accepted, loved, and safe.
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Its seems all the places I'm never quite ready to leave are the ones you can just wander and not talk to a single soul. That being said, I have been incredibly exhausted this trip. Am I getting too old for this?
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Someday humans are going to evolve into 2 species. Those who settle down and have children early on, and those who wander until they are in their mid-30s.... or late 40's. Really still hoping I can have it all.
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I love touching the ocean, because it travels everywhere.
Day 13 (14/7/16) Sareemaa to Tallinn
Today is one of those travel days that I love, full of a little bit of everything. I woke up at 5am to catch a 4 hour bus. Made it to Tallin, wandered the city and dropped my bag off at the hostel. Had a cup of coffee while people watching, and grabbed some quick to-go lunch. Then I joined a free walking tour and got ridiculed by one guy for only knowing English, at which point I blew him away with my knowledge about the history of the Baltics. I checked into my hostel, booked a tour for the following day, and left to visit another historic site. Considered catching the bus and then opted to walk an hour instead. Explored an amazing place and took the scenic route home along the seaside and stopped to reflect on life. Now I'm on my way to pick up some groceries and cook up some veggies for dinner, all before watching a concert at my hostel, where I will likely meet some new friends and drink some beers. Perfection!
Day 14 (15/7/16) Tallinn
It is always hard when important events are happening back home. I need a distraction.
Day 15 (16/7/16) Tallinn
Everything is beautiful. You just have to look at it with the correct set of eyes.
Day 16 (17/7/16) Tallinn
Once in a lifetime opportunities cannot be passed up.
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Just like that the fairytale is over. It is becoming easier to let go each time one ends. Soon I won't even notice.
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The Baltics was not what I expected. I'm not saying that in a good or in a bad way. It just wasn't what I thought it'd be. This is why I should travel with no expectations. The things I thought would be amazing leave me feeling empty and the things I thought nothing of surprise me and take my breath away.
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In this moment watching the sunset at 12:15am with a random stranger whose name I don't even know, I am content. This is what life is about.
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