Wanderlust, Revisited

My travel history, and future

This week, I am preparing to fly to one of my favorite places in the world—Scotland. I was last there in May of 2023. That was almost two years ago exactly, but with so many changes since then, it feels like a lifetime ago. As I write this, I have one day before my flight, and recent days have been filled with stopping the mail, winnowing down the contents of my refrigerator, firming up and double checking itineraries, driving directions, and train schedules, writing dog care instructions for the person who will be caring for Ruby, and, of course, packing. And then re-packing. I like to pack my bags early and then let the contents marinate, allowing for editing and tweaking as I check the weather forecast and recognize what I truly don’t need (that third cap, second pair of sunglasses, etc.).