I'm currently bored in Berlin so here am I blogging

The trip is ending in two days. We fly out on the Monday and it's currently Saturday morning. The trip definitely flew by quickly. It's been such a blur that I don't really remember much. I'd have to sit down and actually think about it carefully if someone was to ask me how the trip was because honestly, I don't have an answer. I guess I'll end up saying, 'yeah it was very good' and not really have anything to back it up on the spot. I'd have to go through each city and country to tell you why it was so good.

I thought to myself at the beginning of this trip that I'd come back as a new person after traveling Europe and to be honest, I don't think I will. I'm still the same person with the same mindset, except that I'm more open to the fact that there's this other half of the planet that's huge and unexplored. It's pretty sad that Europe is so far away from Oz. Or Oz is so far from Europe. Either way, we're far from each other and it'd be nice to be train ride away from a European city.

Europe is definitely different. Obvious fact is that they drive on the other side of the road and each country has their own national language. Some speak english while others may completely not. The transport system is a whole lot better than Sydney. We are so slow. In Europe, about 98% of the time there are no delays. Everything is just go go go, no stop. The train/ tram/ bus doors close on time and it doesn't matter if you miss it because there will be another one in 5 minutes. Everything is just efficient here and Sydney needs to get on top of that. Also a lot of cities ride bicycles. Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin and Budapest I'd say, had the most cyclists and it was nice. It kind of makes me want to ride my bike everywhere but too bad I'd get hit in Sydney. They have bikes lanes here designated for cyclists so they get priority on the roads or footpaths and also to make the roads a lot more safe. They also have yummy pastries at a really cheap cost or maybe I'm just appreciating the pastries more in Europe because it's Europe even though Sydney probably has the same quality of pastries.

The nightlife is crazy too. Most nights start buzzing around 2-4am. I mean that's considered a good night out right? because Sydney is so restrictive on its lockout laws and whatnot, I should be enjoying myself right into the a.m. But that was one of the things that I found out about myself on this trip, was that I'm not that sort of person. As much as I try to want to stay out that late, I can't. Not by choice like no I don't want to stay out late because I want my sleep etc I personally don't feel like it and at times it gives me anxiety. I'm just not someone who goes out very late. It makes me uncomfortable, sadly. But I'm not upset that it makes me uncomfortable. I'm glad I'm this way. There are other people like me who prefer to stay in a lot more than go out. I've told myself so many times that a good night out for me isn't driven by clubbing or drinking. I'm a lot more comfortable and happier staying indoors and there's nothing wrong with that... right? so I shouldn't try and be someone I'm not or try to please someone. I've tried going out here in Europe and it's been enjoyable with all the nights that I've gone out to but there's only so much I can take. I think I've done alright

But overall, the experience was worthwhile. I'm more insightful about the process of traveling than actually exploring. The exploring part was alright. I say alright because most of the time we were tired haha I know I could have done more on this trip and there's a slight regret but there's always a next time I guess. Not sure I want to come back to Europe any time soon though. I'm ready to leave and go home. Obviously not back to work but to my bed, home cooked food, friends and family and most importantly, cleanliness hahaha

I guess my next post will be in Sydney. See ya then :)




Saturday, July 30, 2016 6:56 PM