Opportunities to catch up with friends before leaving and very kind gifts
Last fajita night!
Myriam’s unconditional kindness and friendship
An invitation for ice cream even if it didn’t work out
Another really great conversation with Renee
Quick doctor’s appointments and how easy it is to get prescriptions
Cabin 4324 last girl’s night
Last local food with Josue, Jeremy and Emmanuel
When the sun comes out for a weekend
That Martha always locks the door at night
Quick and unexpected FaceTime with Sandrine
Hosting my last ship tour with people who are truly touched and ask a lot of really good questions
Extra space in my bags so that my dinosaur dress can come home with me
Relaxed and chill going away party
Saturday brunch with the girl’s on a rainy Douala morning
Last walk through the hospital hallway
So so many hugs and thoughtful notes (and mentos!), including a last ghurka hug from Chitra
A very quick hello/goodbye with Dr. Michelle on the dock
Renee taking me to the airport
Brussels lounge access for the long layover and actually sleeping for a bit
Fruit salad and mixed red berries on pancakes
Discovering euros while packing which I used to buy my first overpriced but delicious chai tea at airport
And finally after two years an IPA
Drinking water from the tap, no filter needed
The immigration officer was nice and understanding when I was confused
That Ashley even considered coming down to see me at the airport
Friends who make leaving easier because the hellos are going to be so good
Lorraine and mom who cleaned the house so well for me so its an easy move in
The amazing and perfect PNW smell… fresh air, pine trees and oh so clean
When the wifi auto connects
A Beautiful Wander 
welcome home!!
Dear KJ, You have been such a blessing. I will always “see” you in my mind’s eye on the shp, and now I can be blessed knowing you are here, too,even if iyou a continent away!
Welcome home!