Yes, it's true. I am the queen of spontaneous travel decisions. Just before we left for Norway, I found a steal on tickets to London during Christmas....so, naturally, I convinced Robert that it would be our Christmas gift to each other to fly to London from Christmas Eve to New Year's Eve. I'm looking forward to that trip (which is right around the corner...gee does time fly!).
Of course, with my never-ending wanderlust, upon my return from Norway, I was already on Norwegian Air's website scouring the low fare calendar and I found a really cheap round trip ticket to Paris for a weekend at the end of January. The only downside is that it leaves out of & returns to Fort Lauderdale, which is about 2 1/2 hours further than my preferred home airport in Orlando, but if it means a weekend in Paris, I'll make the drive. Robert hasn't decided whether he will be able to go due to his work schedule, but if he can't I've made the executive decision to go solo.
Speaking of Norwegian Air...they are AWESOME! I was a little hesitant about using a budget airline for a long-haul flight, but after our trip to Norway, I can confidently say that my fears were unfounded. The flights each way were comfortable and pleasant. I decided to be cheap (and quite practical, really) and not check any luggage for our Norway trip. So Samantha & I successfully spent a week in Norway with only a carry-on bag. It was honestly one of the best decisions I've ever made. Not only did this decision save us money, but it also helped us avoid overpacking and lost luggage troubles when we arrived at each destination. The verdict is in, so don't hesitate to book your travels with Norwegian. There is a reason they've been voted Best Low-Cost European Airline in 2016.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016
Wanderlust
Good Monday Morning!
I am back now from my amazing trip to Norway. Samantha & I had a blast trekking through Oslo, the fjords, hiking a glacier and chasing the Northern Lights in the Arctic. What an amazing trip! As I sit in my office this morning, I can't help but wish that I had woken up to a train ride into my comfortable office in Oslo or Bergen. I really loved Norway THAT much. To my surprise, I find myself willing to live under a Socialist government (instead of the familiar capitalist government of my homeland) just to increase my quality of life. The Norwegian people seem so much happier and so much less stressed. Of course, I would be too, if this were my backyard:
Of course, as is normal after all of my travels, I find myself wishing that I was more physically active so that I could accomplish more sightseeing. Therefore, I have set a goal for myself to go back to Norway and hike Nigardsbreen again and actually finish it. (It was MUCH harder than it looked...especially as a fat, somewhat disabled, sedentary American). I'm so proud of Samantha for making it to the top and taking some amazing pictures. I'm giving myself 24 months to do it. I know that with a lot of hard work and dedication, I WILL do it.
As an even bigger goal, I've also set my sights on an even bigger achievement....EVEREST. I know that my body will probably never allow me to summit the beast, but I CAN (and plan to) train to trek to Everest Base Camp, which according to our Northern Lights guide, Andrei, is no small feat. Everest Base Camp is now at the top of my bucket list. I'm giving myself 10 years to check it off the list.
Of course, I still also have the Mongol Rally on my bucket list, as well. Now, I just need to figure out how to fund these dreams. I'm working on it. For the Mongol Rally, I'm giving myself 5 years to do it. I think that's a fairly reasonable about of time to accomplish (and fund) such an incredible journey.
I am back now from my amazing trip to Norway. Samantha & I had a blast trekking through Oslo, the fjords, hiking a glacier and chasing the Northern Lights in the Arctic. What an amazing trip! As I sit in my office this morning, I can't help but wish that I had woken up to a train ride into my comfortable office in Oslo or Bergen. I really loved Norway THAT much. To my surprise, I find myself willing to live under a Socialist government (instead of the familiar capitalist government of my homeland) just to increase my quality of life. The Norwegian people seem so much happier and so much less stressed. Of course, I would be too, if this were my backyard:
Of course, as is normal after all of my travels, I find myself wishing that I was more physically active so that I could accomplish more sightseeing. Therefore, I have set a goal for myself to go back to Norway and hike Nigardsbreen again and actually finish it. (It was MUCH harder than it looked...especially as a fat, somewhat disabled, sedentary American). I'm so proud of Samantha for making it to the top and taking some amazing pictures. I'm giving myself 24 months to do it. I know that with a lot of hard work and dedication, I WILL do it.
As an even bigger goal, I've also set my sights on an even bigger achievement....EVEREST. I know that my body will probably never allow me to summit the beast, but I CAN (and plan to) train to trek to Everest Base Camp, which according to our Northern Lights guide, Andrei, is no small feat. Everest Base Camp is now at the top of my bucket list. I'm giving myself 10 years to check it off the list.
Of course, I still also have the Mongol Rally on my bucket list, as well. Now, I just need to figure out how to fund these dreams. I'm working on it. For the Mongol Rally, I'm giving myself 5 years to do it. I think that's a fairly reasonable about of time to accomplish (and fund) such an incredible journey.
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