The one with the return journey

Here I go, bags packed, and I am ready.  I spent the afternoon taking a nap, packing up last minute things, and hanging out at our favorite place, Restaurante Ramirez.  Fran, our waiter, just kept saying, el ultimo dia (the last day).  It feels good to know we will be missed.  Marissa and I both gave him some Spanish kisses and bid him 'Hasta Siempre' (until always).  Parting is such sweet sorrow.

Yes, I will be carrying all of this, and yes, my arms are going to fall off.

As for what is coming, I have one good bye with Marissa.  We will eat a dinner of the random food that we have left and watch a  movie.  And then at midnight, she will help me carry my many bags to the bus station.  I am taking the 12:30 bus to Madrid and should arrive around 6 AM.  My flight to JFK will hopefully leave around 10:30, and then I will fly from there to DC in the afternoon.  As to how all of that goes, I will let you know when I get home, 24 hours from now.  See you on the other side of the Atlantic!