When It's Time, It's Time

In the world of traveling, it's difficult to do everything as planned. There are so many unexpected and constantly changing variables that make it impossible to nail down exact dates, routes, expenditures, and the like. Though I haven't done a great deal of traveling, I've already learned how important it is to be able to roll with the punches. If you're not ready to deal with things going differently than planned, then you're in for a lot of disappointment. Contentment is such a big deal when you're on the road. A vacation is something that's meant to be enjoyed, but it's also your choice to do so, and not always something that just lands in your lap. For me, this means it's my responsibility to enjoy what's going down, regardless of whether it's what I planned or not.

I started writing this particular blog post about a week ago, and even in that short amount of time, many things have changed. I started writing about how Arlo and I had decided to finish working at Glen Helen a little bit early, but now I am the only one involved in that plan. Arlo is committed to learning more in the kitchen. He really enjoys working with Mark, the head chef, and he wants to keep it up for a month or two longer than I am willing to stick around. The travel bug bites who it wishes, and we simply were not bitten together this time! We'll meet back up about a month and a half after I leave. My last day of work is Aug 22nd, only 18 days from now. My plans for after that are about as stagnant as a flag in the wind. I've got ideas, but they change every day. I definitely want to do the 3 day tour to Uluru and Kings Canyon, and maybe head up to Darwin afterwards, but I have no plans of who I will travel with and how. I guess I should probably get on that!