Home sweet home

I’ve been back in the U.S. for several days now, and I can honestly say I’m a different person. I have new perspectives on society, how people live their lives, cultural differences and much more. The reverse cultural shock hasn’t left me yet. Driving is quite an experience, especially in a brand new car. It’s the simple things in life that I’m still getting used to, like menus in dollars, big screen TVs, and everybody always on the run. In some ways I prefer the life in Spain, with big lunches and a siesta in afternoon.

But it’s good to be back. I feel refreshed, like I have more energy here than I’ve had in a long time. I’m learning how to cook, taking my diet seriously, and just trying to get more out of every day. Seeing all of my extended family this past weekend was a treat, but surreal in many ways. Much of what I’ve been through is hard to put into words, but most importantly I’m a better person because of my experiences. There are many questions that I have yet to answer and a long road lies ahead, but I know I’ll get there sooner or later.

Below are two videos from the Hofbraühaus, a brewery in Munich. A band plays and a group of drunk Germans sing their own song. Fun times. The first round of photos is here.