One of my favorite quotes about traveling is: "I would spend my entire lifetime traveling, if I could have another to spend at home." Last summer when I missed home, I missed the ease and comfort that the U.S. affords me. Now I find myself missing my friends and Seattle. The great thing about traveling is that it gives you perspective and makes you more appreciative of what you have back home. I will always be amazed that the buses in Seattle run on time, and that the drivers know practically every street; at the cleanliness of Seattle's parks and air; at the friendliness of the locals; and that no matter where I am I am always a stone's throw away from a cup of the best coffee in the world. I love traveling... but it is really great to know that now I have an actual home to come back to.

The sign for the camp I was staying at. There were only two other people the entire time I was there. The place was hauntingly quiet and lonely at times.

Beautiful palm trees

Wading in the Red Sea

Wondering how hard it would be to swim over to Saudi Arabia...

At night