Quick message from China

I'm on my way home. Happily, I was able to reroute myself away from Bangkok and I am transiting through Taiwan. It feels very different here. Serious, sterile, the workers wear face masks. The computer keys are in Chinese. I have a short lay over and then a very long flight to San Francisco 2 days early. Looking forward to seeing Kat at the airport and a weekend in Marin. Anyone up for a walk around Phoenix Lake? I have been 66 days out of America. It seems as if the world has changed since I have been gone. As CFI slogan says "let the world change you". I know that the world has changed me. My knowledge of world geography has improved. The amazing sights and sounds of India will always be a part of my internal slide show. The calm, happy people of Bali softened my spirit. (the $8 dolloeas massages helped too) I have enjoyed my sabbatical so far. Have met and connected with delightful people from all over the world. Had time to meditate and do yoga and swim and do nothing. I will write about my last week in Bali that was so fun filled I did not have time to post but I have kept my daily journal and will update and post more pictures soon. Thanks for the emails and comments. With a happy heart, I am on my way home. Namaste.