Lessons Learned in the Mediteranean

Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, France... of course this trip was supposed to change my life.  I learned a lot about my family, about the cultures that I visited, and about myself and how I would like to see parts of my life be lived out.  The following list is not comprehensive, but it's a start. 

Here is my best attempt at putting a bow on this incredible, can't believe it happened, I'm so crazy privileged, experience of a lifetime.  Lessons learned:

Don't feel guilty about resting.  There's a thing called siesta, look it up.

Eat slowly.  Taste your food and be okay with reclining at a table surrounded by loved ones for a few hours.  Being with family and friends is not a waste of time and in our multi-tasking, social-media centered culture, we have to make conscious decisions to be fully present with each other.

A leisurely walk is a gift.  Take care of your feet because you never know where you'll decide to adventure next.

Invest in things that will last.