60 Days Ago...

60 days ago I boarded the MV Explorer to leave for a journey of a lifetime. 60 days ago I had fewer friends, less global perspective and a different lease on life. With three days left of my voyage it has been a interesting time to reflect and continuously grow. I cannot believe that I will be in America in 72 hours... its slightly terrifying. I am not ready to go back into the Monday through Friday life; I am not ready to be done traveling and I am not ready to leave the MV. This home away from home is like no other, the sense of community between faculty, staff, crew and students is amazing. The bonds are special and although I have only known these people for a short time, the bond is strong. 

In the past 60 days I have traveled over 12000 nautical miles, across the atlantic twice, throughout the entire mediterranean, covering four continents and 8 countries. What an amazing way to spend my summer. The memories will last a life time, funny moments in port and on the ship and all the little things that happen when living in a confined space. I have been blessed with many things on this trip, I had an amazing roommate, I had a great time in every country, I wasn't pick pocketed, robbed or, injured and I can not comprehend all the knowledge that I have gained. 

I have alot more to say but I simply cannot express it currently. So I'll end with a favorite quote:

"We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time." T.S. Elliot