Traveling

I’ve gotten more used to traveling over the years. I don’t like big airports but I navigate them well (and I always leave extra time).

Accepting that you likely forgot something, will need more of something, or have something unexpected occur is important for dealing with it calmly. This was not a skill I had in my younger years.

I love the adventure of a new place, a bit of the unknown. It’s exciting and also a bit scary, even if well-prepared. I’ve always learned the most when challenging myself to go out of my comfort zone.

Lastly, it’s always so hard to leave my wife and daughters at home (research trip). There are always pictures and videos to share and great stories to tell. However, it is still hard to be apart.

I’ll be posting this week about my first trip to St. Lucia. I’m excited to see what adventures it holds. More soon.