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All good journeys must come to an end at some point. Once the fear of venturing out alone subsides, everything is great and you forget that you were ever nervous to begin with; but then there comes a point when you realize that you must go home. You don’t want the vacation to end, but after coming to the realization that it must, all you can think about is home.

Has your experience of the freedoms of the open road spoiled home for you? The first day back is always a drag...

Still though, it’s nice to return to normalcy. To your routine. To comfort. To your own bed. Home will always be there for you, waiting faithfully for your return.

As you climb your way back up the mountain to reclaim your throne, you begin to feel anxious. Given all you’ve experienced, it’s hard to believe you were ever homesick; yet, when looking up at your home as you approach it, it’s hard to believe that you ever wanted to leave. But that experience will always stay with you. Eventually, experiences turn to memories, and memories breed longing. Longing for the open road and a sense of adventure. You’ll meet the road again one day, but until then, it’s great to be home.

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You wander onto a beach and wonder “what’s so great about this?” The sun, the heat, the sand—the only difference between here and the Sahara Desert is the horribly salty water (just as drinkable as anything you’ll find in the Sahara) and the stench of dead fish. Nothing here seems fresh.

The wetness in the air, it was disgusting.

You begin to walk along the shore, and as the cool water washes over your feet again and again, you start to notice—the ocean breeze, the sound of the waves crashing...the serenity. How did you not notice it before?

Manmade artifacts could always be imitated by men.

This, however, could not. This feeling cannot be captured by our manmade modern day contraptions. The beauty of nature cannot be replicated. It’s not just the scenery; it’s the experience. You can’t know it until you’ve felt it. In spite of the harsh sand; the thick, hot air; the blinding sun; you feel at peace. As the sun begins to set over the water, you realize that if you just take a moment to look past all of the ugliness, you can start to understand the true beauty of what’s in front of you.

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