I'm headed on another adventure. It never gets old. it's such a rush. Routine helps me get through my nerves and focus on the adventure. I have routines about how I pack my carry on and what I wear on board, what I do when I get to the airport and what I buy before I board the plane. I love window seats. Mostly because I like to sleep against it. But it's also part of my routine. I like to watch take off and landing. Watching the airport disappear seeing the clouds get closer and closer. I count down in my head 3-2-1 take off and see how close I can get to the actual wheels up. And I try to guess when the wheels will touch down.
I'm looking forward to this adventure. I'm glad to share it with my good friend, Christina. We've travelled well together before and she puts up with my quirks. And my other routines...like frequent bathroom breaks and snack breaks.
So as much as one has to be flexible and prepared for mishaps, travel is my routine. And I like routine. Now, I'm not as well traveled as some of my peers and sometimes I feel jealous, but I sure do like me life. I like prioritizing travel and adventure. I like seeing new things and broadening my horizons. I like listening to conversations, even when I have no idea what is being said. I like old buildings and history. I like cultural traditions and thinking about local food (sometimes I eat it, too). I like local digs and staying in hostels, riding metros and getting lost.
Why Russia? Why not Russia? Cheap off season flights, inexpensive logging and an exchange rate in my favor. Fascinating history and a rich cultural fabric including - artists - especially music and dance. Looking forward to it.
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