Walking Around Vancouver

Yesterday was fun. I met up with my friend Jamie. He's a cute guy, very burly, beautiful blue eyes, and a very thick goatee. He's very interesting and I like how he holds a conversation. He's got a boyfriend or else more may have happened.

He and I walked all over downtown Vancouver, showing me the beach and English Bay, the gayborhood of Davie Street, and some interesting little tourist spots. He's a great tour guide. I'll be posting pictures when I get home.

Today I got the hotel TV internet turned on. It costs about $12 for 24 hours, which isn't bad, but it's a pain to use. For some reason, LJ will not function on it, so I'm at the internet cafe for this entry. Darn it.

I leave for Rome, Italy tomorrow. I'm looking forward to the city, but not the trip. Thirteen hours of flying total. I'm going to be worn out, but I need to force myself to stay awake on Saturday or else I'll be up all night. I'm planning on sightseeing that day, the weather is supposed to be good.

Traveling Abroad

Sorry for the multiple posting, but I thought I would explain a thing or two while I had the internet available here. Someone once stated to me that I don't sound happy to be doing such interesting traveling in other countries.

I admit, traveling abroad, especially on Uncle Sam's dime, sounds like fun, and it is. However, there are some downsides to it. While everything is paid for, I am gone for three weeks, which is a long time to be gone from home. The fact that I travel alone makes it that much longer. Imagine being dropped into a foreign country where English isn't the primary language (such as Italy) by yourself. It's both scary and thrilling. An odd mix of feelings there.

Traveling solo is the real problem. Having someone to talk to, have dinner with, go places with. It makes a real difference when you're gone so long. Doing things by yourself gets very old very fast. I guess I crave company. Meeting some of the LJ crew and Bear411 buddies on this trip has made a world of difference. I guess I've enjoyed it more than my last.

It's all the same, but I am looking forward to Rome.. and I'm looking forward to getting home. Anyway, that's it... now back to your regularly scheduled program.... :P