Some really good friends of mine have left for Africa (Burkina-Fasso to be precise)...both Gab and I are quite sad that they will be gone for three months.
Gab has been invited to go and visit them...he is seriously considering it. If I were in his position I don't know what I would do...I always think about travel and about how nice it would be to see the world, but I cannot imagine saying goodbye to my family, to Gab, to my friends, and to Montreal.
It is odd to feel the urge to just take off and live in other places for months at a time but to feel an intense sadness at the thought of leaving home even for a few weeks.
GAH!
(And that is how I could not bring myself to go to China when my parents offered to pay for it...)

I admire E and A, they have traveled their whole lives and seem to have the ability to make friends everywhere (and manage to stay in contact with them!).

If you guys are reading this: I hope your travels are safe and joyful! Say hello to your parents for me. And most of all come back to us whole.