Our nomadic lifestyle

Ted. There is a notion that nomads wander around the world aimlessly. That is not true. Typically, nomads move between two or more fixed points to support their livelihood. They follow grazing animals, food sources or employment. 

After more than five years, Judy and I are falling into our own patterns of travel. We like to explore new places but then return to places that we know well. We tend to linger longer at each destination now, as each change is a bit unsettling. Certainly, the travel days are exhausting. 

We enjoyed new friends and places in the familiar surroundings of Málaga, Spain and stretched our rubber bands seeing new sights and making new acquaintances in Turkey. Now, we are back in Athens, GA for two months. 

Is life better here? No – it's just different. We have swapped new friends for long time (certainly not old) friends. We have traded the roses of Turkey for the gardenias of Georgia. Instead of savoring lamb kebaps, we drool over pulled pork. True - we are not currently learning more about the history of our civilization but we do get to hang out with four incredible grandsons (and their folks). So life remains beautiful, but in ways that always change. 

Our youngest grandson, Callum

Though we are resting back in our saddles for the moment, we will soon be leaning in to more adventures. Western North America beckons once again. Before too long, the Canadian Rockies, Alaska, Washington and New Mexico will offer their own unique joys. 

For us, more than ever, home is the here and now.

On the old city wall of Antalya