It's been a great road trip - but I'm slowing down. Today I'll spend some time by the pool, and do a load of laundry. Have a late lunch at Denny's, then head toward Houston. Tomorrow I'll reconnect with a dear friend and spend a couple of days laughing and eating chocolate. Then Ry will point himself toward home and chug his fastest, dodging grasshoppers and raindrops all the way.
Did you know that it's only 25 and a half hours from Houston to Charlton? Add in a few naps, bathroom breaks, and gas fill ups and I should be home by Thursday.
I've tremendously enjoyed this trip.
I've tremendously enjoyed this summer - a month ago I was riding a mototaxi in Korogo, Cote D'Ivoire! Not quite as comfy as my RAV, but many less grasshoppers.
A month from now I'll be back in my classroom with my new crew of little ones to love and guide. Last year was a very difficult year - the kind of year that leaves you reconsidering your goals in life. This summer has been a chance to do that. A chance to realize and reaffirm that, yes, I am in the right place. At least for right now. And that's all we really need to know, right? That we're in the right place right now.
Enjoy your today!
