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Our homes have been our refuge for the longest time.  Though I appreciate the comfort and security our family home gives my family, cabin fever is setting in.

I really have that deep yearning to leave and explore.   I miss traveling.  I miss seeing beautiful places and trying new things.  I know we all do.  I miss the freedom that it gives me. 

I miss it so much, it is making me weep.  Do you know that feeling that you want it so much but there is nothing you can do about it?  

All I can do for now is acknowledge that THAT the time will come, eventually.

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When that time comes, this is what I plan to do:

Organize a trip to the US with my family and parents.  I would love for us to go together because we haven't done so before.  I would love for my parents to be reunited with their siblings in the States.  I can just imagine being with 

A JUNK trip to Europe.  I haven't shortlisted which cities and countries yet.  It is a long-delayed anniversary trip.  I've been waiting for this for 2 years and I am getting impatient.  My only condition is we have to have a decent (Michelin)  meal in every major destination.  

A pilgrimage to Jerusalem.  My husband and I always in awe of old cities with historical and religious significance.

EU family trip. My children and their cousins have been hinting to their Lolo to make EU our next destination.  Since the majority will be first-timers in the EU, this will most likely be major cities and tourist destinations.  With varied ages, from 7 to 70+, will I be able to find a tour package suitable for the family?

All these plans are already lifting my spirits.  We just have to keep everyone healthy enough for travel.
 


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