Home (!?)

(originally written May 2010)
I have been home for a week. The last month literally flew by. Lots of final papers, exams, goodbyes, and battles with the crazy landlady. And suddenly I was gone. I didn't believe it until I saw Austria disappearing below me. I managed to arrive with no unforeseen delays, despite strikes and ash clouds. And, I got 250 Euros for taking a later flight. Everybody wins!

I was so happy to see New England again. The train I took from Newark Airport to New London goes right along the beach near Branford, and you can see the Thimble Islands. I was so excited I had my nose pressed against window.

Vienna has got to be the most beautiful city in the world, but New England has got be the most beautiful area in the world. I missed the ocean, and it is more beautiful than I remember it. So far, I have not had any re-immersion shock. I was suprised at how big our refrigerator and dish washer are at home. My bed is also way more comfortable than I remember it.

I have not yet processed any deep meaningful thoughts about my time in Vienna, I am far too busy breathing in the salty air and enjoying the quiet.