Hmmm,

Well, no important thoughts here. Just that I know it's good to visit faraway places in the world & learn about people who have experienced different ways and cultures. It is also just as wonderful to come home and enjoy even more fully the life that I have been blessed with, even with all the minor trials and tribulations.
Seeing life in other places does make you realize what a diverse world we have and how lucky we (as US citizens) are to enjoy all the benefits (not necessities) that we have, whether it is from our own personal efforts, family or government resources.