To be, or not to be... The final word!

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Final Word
Where to start? This trip has been the best by far. It has made me think hard about so many different aspects of my life. I definitely experienced a spiritual awakening that I didn't really know could exist in me!
I must give my sincere thanks to Ankur, because without him being the person he is, my experience would not have been as valuable to me as it was.
The group - diverse.
I got on with everyone in the group, but all on different ways. I also shared different levels of friendships with different people. The important thing is that everyone played their own part to making it the experience of a lifetime.
I consider that I have spent a month of quality time with quality people.

I can note a few highlights amongst do many:
Ganges - spiritual
Taj Mahal - indescribable
Jaisalmer - shopping and laughs
Trains- an experience!
Rat Temple - Gross
Dharavi - inspirational
Sun rises - it is the same sun, but more importantly it's where you are and who you are with!
One word to describe the whole trip- Wwwwooooaaaaawwww

When I got home, I really struggled to settle back in to 'normality'. I visited my Dad, it's hard to see him so heartbroken without my Mum. I then visited one of my best friends, Di, she's had such a hard time whilst I was away with various brain surgeries, and what's worse is that I really don't know how much she knows about what is happening to her.
It all enforces my feelings about giving up work to travel full time! Beth gave me some good advice, to write down my feelings so that when I go back to the mundane living mode, I will remember how I felt.
So here goes:
To Me
You currently feel the zest for seeing whatever there is to see and experience around the world. India had opened my eyes to question and travel. You know you don't want to sit around waiting, waiting for what? Nothing! I want to be open to life, not waste away on my own at home. Although I love my job, it only offers me stress and pressure, I'd rather have less money and more life.
I know there is a possibility that I may not see this through as there are extenuating circumstances to consider; I have my dad to consider, also Beth, Ella and Ross, but they will get on well anyway and can visit wherever I am.
God willing, I will endeavour to make this happen.
Xxxx

So that's my reminder to me!
Now the next bit! As I am struggling to settle, I have booked 4 nights in Icmeler in a Turkey. Just so that I can have a short spell of solitude and sun before returning to work.
So, it's not actually my final word.... Yet!

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Comments

[Bella]

Friendship
Hiya Les, I have followed your blog these past few years with admiration but i have to say, this year has made me realise that you may actually bugga off and leave us all lol You are a very incredable lady and many people look up to you without you even knowing. I dont see you all the time but you are a very wise women and i see you as one of my best friends and would miss you very much but you have to do what your heart desires and i for one will be sat at my desk, reading your blogs and smiling to read how happy you are on your adventures. The day will come and you will know its the right time to go and hey, you will only be a flght away!! Enjoy your little relaxing holiday Les, we will see you soon xx

[Lesley2912]

Hopeful!
I do hope so! Lol x

[Paula]

So pleased you have a great time
I enjoyed reading all about where you went and what you did and I thought this is how you would sum up your experiance. Your life is for living and not for working and if you can get by then go do what you want to do. You're only here once so if you are lucky enough to follow your dreams then do it. We all would if we're given the chance. "Pursing professional goals is admirable, but no one ever went to their grave wishing they'd worked more". It's not like you're never coming back is it. I hope you have a nice time in Turkey and good luck when you do have to go back to work because I think you might need it. Lots of love xxx

[Lesley2912]

So true
Hi Paula, thanks for comment, so true! I am aiming to do exactly as I dream, just need the time with Dad, then that's it' xxx

[Bill Fuller]

Turkey
WHY ICHMELER ? That's where Sadie & I used walk along the front to Mamaris & back, stun ing views. More round the mountain at the back. HOWEVER I DIGRESS - DUMKOFF - WHY DID YOU NOT GO TO OUR PLACE IN ALTINKUM??? Better be a good answer. We are going soon & cant wait - we find its better than Ichmeler area. Found it to be a bit too " Magaluf" for us.

[joe]

Voted
Good to know that you enjoyed the trip to India. You have said it right "waiting for what? Nothing" Voted for you Leslie -Ann (vote No 5) Is this the second time? I don't know. All the best :-) Here is mine: http://www.bigblogexchange.org/profile/2014/5686536431468544