REFLECTIONS ON THE INVASION

We hope you enjoyed your trip flying along with Boca and Bubs this summer.  Celebrating 41 years of marriage which demands the 3 C's- commitment, courage and communication and you thought Boca was going to say cut, clarity and carats- well that's not bad either.  In the eyes of the world, Bubs is solid as a rock, dependable, a good friend to many and the back bone of our family, while Boca  makes plans, organizes, nudges and pretty much can be a PITA.  We traveled intensely, noting there were times when we pecked on each other....

And times when one of us would grandstand.

And sometimes we had to hash it out- you know the big issues...it's too cold in here, it's too hot in here, I need to get in there, stop leaving a mess in the bathroom, let's eat here, no lets eat there, don't buy any more stuff we have to drag around,  I'll pass on the tea time, why do we have to have dinner with the captain,  why in the hell did we come to Italy in this heat!,  you forgot your hearing aids again!,  quit your bitching,  why don't you go to up to the gym,  you need to get some clothes that are of this era,  you didn't wear 1/2 of the clothes you brought,  where are the passports?,  some of these people are really strange,  you used all the hair spray, where did you put the tooth paste, stop using my deodorant.....

And sometimes it got intense....

We enjoyed some insights, gained some minor revelations-reminding us travel can be truly transformational.

We leave you with a suggestion to get out there and enjoy the world.  One of our favorite travel authors, "Paul Theroux", does a superb job of describing the world of travel (our fav book is his Dark Star Safari).  It was amazing to see so many people from around the globe traveling the world these days-with cheap plane tickets available, inexpensive places to stay and a strong dollar (amen!)- a well planned trip can be a reality for most folks.  And as Bubs would like to remind you, "there's a whole lotta fabulous places to travel to in the USA".

All of which, another anniversary, underscores the rare gift of true commitment...now about that upcoming road trip in a couple of weeks Bubs....

Until our next trip together.
Love,
Boca and  Bubba

Leo Babauta puts it nicely, over at Lifehacker: "How to find your life's purpose? Escape your bubble."

DAY 61 SA AUGUST 12 REKI TO JFK AND HOME-AMEN!

As Papou would say "the party is over."  Flew Icelandic Air-and may I add what a great airport Reykjavik has- plenty of security folks at the security checkpoints so the lines of what felt like gazillions moved quickly.  Making the $160 cab ride to the airport worth it. Boca especially liked being "chosen" to have a special screening and shake down in the "security room".  Boca?  Yes Mrs. Boca, your country asks that we do this for at least 25 people off of every flight- besides we heard about your socks and wanted to make sure they were leaving the country with you".  It's been a hell of a 2 month vacay.  Do you think  Boca and Bubs bit off a little too much squeezing in places to see, go and do for some summer fun?

Our "Florida Cracker" Bubba, is so happy to be home and looking forward to sleeping in his own bed.  Pleep is jazzed about floating in his own pool.  Coining his own hashtag,  #theresnoplacelikehome.

And Boca was reminded....





Reflections on the trip after a good nights sleep.  G'night dear friends- are you as exhausted as Boca?

and sent in by Peggy:

Tourism Saved Iceland, but Now It’s a Headache for the Island Nation

https://www.wsj.com/article_email/tourism-saved-iceland-but-now-its-a-headache-1503223203-lMyQjAxMTI3MDI3MTEyMzE5Wj/