TRAVELLING.
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They say it broadens the mind.
It exposes you to new cultures, offers new experiences.
It gives you confidence to face new challenges and fosters a sense of adventure.
Teaches you things that cannot be taught.
I spent five weeks in the USA, travelling from south to north, west to east, driving 28 states.
I saw some amazing sights; the streets of Hollywood, the craziness of Las Vegas, the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, geysers, bison roaming the plains, the abandoned city of Detroit, Niagara Falls, the Statue of Liberty, the beauty of Savannah and art deco buildings and beaches in Miami.
But no sights were so pleasing as the view flying into Moruya Airport.
I tasted some fantastic meals, but few were better than the rib-eye at my local club.
There were plenty of friendly people willing to have a chat, but none were as lovely as my wonderful neighbours.
I walked on beaches – from west coast to east – but none were as beautiful, or as clean, as those in our shire.
Here, I don’t have to ‘tip’ everyone I meet. We have great government benefits, such as free healthcare. We are big on recycling, and I can order a side of vegetables with my meal and know for certain that it will not be mixed with bacon.
Don’t get me wrong, the sights, the history, the culture were amazing and my wedding day in Las Vegas was the best day of my life.
But while travel teaches many life lessons, the most important lesson I learned was that there’s no place like home.