i carry your heart with me it's not about being impressed; it's about being captivated...

Well, after delays and lots of wandering around airports, I made it safely back to US soil and am currently with my sister in Michigan. It feels real good to be back. I could not have dreamt of a better trip, and it felt very good to get on that plane headed home. Thank you to all the wonderful people I met in South America and all the special memories I now have. And thank you to all of the people back home who followed me on this adventure. I will continue to post blogs on here - because there is a lot to fill you in on!!! In the New York airport I saw Starbucks and had to order a drink. A really big one. The Way I See It #270: "Taste is subjective. Taste is democratic. Taste is powerful. Taste - the combination of texture, aroma, temperature, aescthetic and environment - is also a window into someone else's life or culture. Be confident in your taste, but remain curious and expose yourself to new tastes. Allow your taste to constantly evolve and grow - while keeping and cherishing the memories that taste creates." (Marcus Samuelsson - chef, co-owner of "Restaurant Aquavit" and author of "The Soul of a New Cuisine"). A great sum-up of a worldly experience... abrazos abracos hugs