I slept in this morning and enjoyed waking up nice and slow. Selina had to go to class early so I was in no rush to do much of anything. I got up, showered, got organised, cleaned the dishes to do my part for staying there, packed all my things back away and headed to town. Managed to get a few little "gifties" together and sent off....keep an eye out in your mailboxes folks....12-14 days ;)
Wandered around a little longer before it was time to head back and gather my things.
Selina came home around 4 and we headed for my train. Was happy she came to see me off as the transit system still is not my favorite place to face alone.
I found and boarded my train....was only like a 2 hour ride to Interlaken with a change of trains in Berne.
Riding the train I sat in my thoughts.....what to do next, where to stay, how much money I have left (this occupies much of my time lately as Switzerland is SOOOOO expensive!!!) I had to pay 2 franks to go pee the other day....2 franks! Thats like $3.50 or something crazy. And a meal at Burger King was 14.90 franks!!! OY!
So I will definatly be looking to couchsurf a few more times as money has a way of disapearing way too fast.
I've also been thinking alot about what happens once I get back home. Bills to pay, back to routine, this no longer sounds fun after my recent decisions of should I hike in the Swiss Alps today or venture onto Italy and visit the canals by boat in Venice.....sigh. Way more charming and glamorous don't you think?
Travellers....how do you return home after 3 months away? I have always heard travel changes you but don't think I ever realized just how much truth there is in that statement. When I started this 3 month Eurotrip it was going to be "my once in a lifetime" but now that's something I just cannot fathom. I want to see more of the world, meet more of the people, breathe in the culture and taste the food. I always thought I was a wanderer before....well now the desire to wander is even greater and I'm not too sure what to do about that!
Not all that wander are lost.....
I've been missing the horses. I think it's almost time I find my way back to a job doing what I love. Just need to find the right position for me. Something where I can still have a work/life balance and not push my body so hard. Well there's the intention so I'll go of the outcome and see what happens
Ahhh there I go again. Thinking about the future. STOP. Ok...I'm supposed to focus on today....well today is almost over as it's 11:30 and my bunk mates are bustling about. I arrived the the BEST hostel ever this evening, it looks like a cheaper hotel. Everything is clean staff are friendly and the beds are big and comfy with huge lockers in the room and a balcony....you know how hot I always am....well to be able to step out into the fresh mountain air is something I really love. Ahhhh such a good feeling! We even have a bathroom attached...though that, although convieniant I don't always like.....I'm a lady, with tummy troubles, in a foreign country eating foreign food....you do the math lol.
Anyway am planning to hit the Alps tomorrow. Both my mind and my waistline could use a break from the people, the city and the tasty snacks you find all along the way. Tomorrow I'm going to strap on my running shoes, take my camera and have an adventure in the mountains just me, myself and I....YAY!! I want to slow down, need to slow down, breathe, take in the world around me and RELAX.
Well I could ramble for hours tonight as I have lots on my mind but the little chinese guy next to me keeps peeking at me from under his covers so I think my keyboard ticking is keeping people awake.
Oh hostels....
Goodnight world....zzzzzz
Love this post xx
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