Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Nearing the half-way point...

When we first started travelling we were warned by more seasoned adventurers that at or about the 3 month mark, you really start missing home. We are a little premature but here nonetheless. Over some Chinese food in India, we started discussing some of the things we miss from home (one just can't eat Indian food everyday). In no particular order, here are some things that we miss:

  • Doritos - Grace only
  • Sushi - Grace especially
  • Toronto parks and summer in the city
  • Sit down toilets with paper, preferably on a roll
  • Paul's dogs
  • Our families (probably should have been first but you know Grace)
  • Good digestion and regular (formed) bowel movements
  • Red wine
  • Steak
  • Not sitting on a bus for 10 hours
  • Horkless sound waves
  • Some of you
  • The cottage....aahhhh
  • Unstained clothing
  • More than two pairs of pants
  • Less than 40 degree weather
  • Sweating only upon exertion
  • Poker nights
  • Cooking our own meals
  • Music - especially my guitar
  • Nights on a patio
  • Men not staring at Grace's chest
  • Hassle free purchasing
  • Staying in one place for longer than 4 days
  • No diarrhea
  • Bed bug free bedding
  • and finally, a place to call home

Those same seasoned travellers also told us on day 91 you forget all about these things and go back to being elated that you are travelling the world.

So screw the Doritos, we are off to Thailand soon!

Much love and respect for some,

Paully and Gracie

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Grace list of things u're missing. some of them could be changed like grace could "cover her chest" we understand u miss some of us sorry it's our fault because we're just so lovable! we miss u too for the same reason! and grace don't know if it helps u but i will have a nice plate of nachoes for u ok?
love u, mamala

Unknown said...

I laughed my ass off! I miss your smiling faces and humourous antics and I anticipate funny stories upon your return.
Love,
Lisa.

Anonymous said...

It's funny that you only miss "some" of us. I hope I'm included in that select group!
I can't believe you're only halfway through the trip by now.
Are you sure you guys don't want to come back next weekend to help me move?? Come on, it's only a 30-hour trip!
Miss you lots.
Love,
Mike

Anonymous said...

Grace,I am glad you have experienced what I have been going through since I was 11! Beautiful pictures, I can only imagine to be there. Relish in this experience, it has changed your lives. Love and miss you both.
Dayna.

Anonymous said...

love you Gracie (oh and you too Paulie). And listen to mommy: cover your chest!! hahahaha, fucking pissed my pants on that one...

I miss you guys tons...even though I don't see you when you're home either. Just move to BC would you? Pleeeeease?
love you both and miss you.
Julie