Vacation Rambling

Mel's recent post about vacations got me thinking more about our own impending (VERY SOON!) trip. I've been so distracted by family problems and logistics that I hadn't even gotten excited about the idea yet that we are going to Europe for the first time ever. It almost seems like a dream to me. I come from a small, rural, poverty riddled town and from a very lower class upbringing. I was lucky I went to college. It's almost absurd to think that I've lived in different states, traveled to the Caribbean and married a Canadian. Now I'm going to add Europe to the list? I always thought I'd go sometime, but the economy being what it's been, we've been wondering when. Now the time is nigh.

Our vacation style is definitely what I'd call "adventure-driven." We generally call our vacations "adventures" and try to immerse ourselves in whatever culture we've been plopped into by exploring everything and anything exciting to us. There was a lot of discussion amongst family and between the Hub and I over what is happening with my Aunt and how it will affect our decision to take this trip. All involved expect that we should go. It bothers me to think that it may seem like I'm preferring a trip to my Aunt, but her condition has not changed, she is not awake, and I suspect that I suffer from a bit too much optimism that she'll recover. I'm afraid to act as if she won't and cancel the trip to be there in case it makes the worst happen. You know what I mean? It's that same crazy reasoning that has led me to believe in the past that I could have prevented my early miscarriage. You are all familiar with it I'm sure.

But we will go on the trip and see our dear friends unite in marriage. They seem so wonderful together that I cannot wait to see their vows of commitment. I'm sure it will be beautiful. There's also the fact that they're getting married in a castle. That doesn't hurt a bit. We will hope that our optimism about my Aunt will prove helpful even though I know that's silly. I will be going up there soon, and I would love to see her and tell her to get well myself.

We leave this week. I've been hesitant to say where we're going what with my attempted quasi-anonymity and all, but eff it. We fly into Germany first, and will spend time with my Dad there. Then we'll travel to the Netherlands, and then back to Germany before heading home. I will be taking lots of photos.

xoxo
FCiF

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