After being up for 24 hours straight the four amigos are all exhausted. We partied hardy for old goats! We learned a few things we would do differently: 1st–3 weeks is a little too long. 2nd–3 legs on travel day is too much (Lisbon to Philadelphia to Phoenix to Sacramento). Pay a little more and cut the air time a bit. 3rd–Some driving might be okay, but limit driving in cities. Use more public transit (trains, subways, busses). 4th–One night stands are hard. Include more time to relax instead of go, go, going. At least 2 nights in most places seemed to work better. BEING somewhere can be just as meaningful as doing things. Taking time to reflect and consider being in this new and different place should be part of the plan. People watching makes me smile.
So our vacation has has come to an end. Rick and Kathy have been wonderful travel partners. Rick was a real trooper. He did the driving, even in busy, narrow streets. Kathy has the get up of the energizer bunny. Steve is ready and willing to try (and eat!) anything. His Spanish was very helpful. Not sure what my role was, but I think I was good at just taking it all in!
Thank you for reading my blog and sharing this amazing adventure. Til next time vaya con Dios!