There is no “right”

My husband and I recently returned home from a wonderful vacation in Portugal. It was extra special as we haven’t traveled much since COVID hit in 2020. Even without the extra anxiety around COVID, planning vacations often feels daunting to me. I get stuck in wanting to do it “right.” I fear I will miss something big and return from say Paris and someone will ask, “Did you go to the Eiffel tower?” And I’ll respond – “that’s in Paris?” So, although I love to travel, I often put it off waiting for the right time, the right place, the right everything.

Stepping off the plane in Lisbon, I was hit with the realization that “right” is just going. It’s not about any particular city or museum or restaurant. It’s the excitement of exploring a new place, meeting new people, tasting new cuisines, etc.  I’m not good at remembering the places we stayed, the restaurants we ate in and in a few months from now even the cities and towns we visited. It will all become a jumble in my brain. What I will remember is the thrill and adventure of going somewhere new.

 And what I hope to remember, is that “right” is going anywhere at any time!