Wanderlust!

I have several friends who don't know each other who are traveling in Italy right now. Reading their posts makes me want to hit the road. The problem is that I don't have enough time to do everything I want or the money. Plus there is the whole deciding where to go.

I want to go to the beach. There is something about the beach that is so soothing and relaxing. It just refreshes my soul. The sound of the waves, the scent of the ocean, the feel of the sand under my feet, the warmth of the sun on my skin, the breeze blowing my hair, the blue of the water...I love the beach. My issue is that I've been spoiled after living in the tropics. The beaches here just aren't the same.

Then there is the Pilgrimage to Santiago. I want to make this pilgrimage. It can take anywhere from two to 6 weeks depending on how long I go for. But then I feel like I need to take extra time to go see other places that I've always wanted to see...Grenada, the Al-Hambra, Morrocco. Why can't I win the lottery so I can just travel?

And then there is Italy. I love Italy. I could live in Rome...or in a small town anywhere in Italy. But I've already been there twice. This provides the dilemma of going back to someplace I love and know I'll enjoy...or venture to other places that I want to visit and haven't been to, yet? With limited time and resources, how do you choose?

So, I end up going nowhere. Maybe I'll go to the beach for Christmas. I like the beach in winter as well as summer.