Last week, I embarked on a journey that I never could have imagined when I packed my bags and left the USA nine months ago. This time, it was Spain—a week of exploration, surprises, and deep reflection.
My goal?
To see if the sun-drenched regions of Alicante and Valencia might be my next chapter. With the help of a local contact (who didn’t speak a word of English and my understanding of Spanish doesn’t even rate), I was shown around, with Google Translate as our trusty companion.When our mobile phone batteries died, so did our “conversations”!!! It was an adventure in every sense of the word—proof that connection transcends language.
But the highlight of my trip was a completely unexpected surprise. On my birthday, as we drove toward Valencia, my guide asked if I liked surprises. Moments later, I was face-to-face with neighbors from Florida, who had traveled to Spain. Cue the tears—tears of joy, gratitude, and disbelief.
For me, this trip was more than just a week in Spain. It was a reminder of the beauty of saying “yes” to life, trusting the unknown, and embracing every twist and turn along the way. Nine months ago, I decided to reimagine my life. I sold everything, left behind the familiar, and leapt into the unknown with Miss Evie, my now eight year old Chiquaqua.
Has it been easy? Not always. But it’s been worth every single step. Life is fleeting—a blip on the radar—and we owe it to ourselves to make the most of it.
So here’s my takeaway: trust the process, expect good things, and let the cards fall as they may. You never know what surprises are waiting just around the corner.
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