I'm realizing how letting go of fear and reaching out to those I've lost touch with for advice can be both liberating and enriching. Though I have a long way to go still, the supportive messages have helped me feel less alone. I reached out to a few people to ask questions about certain destinations or to ask advice about where to go and I've been extended invitations in Paris, Miami, Greece, and India. Though I won't be going to either Miami or Paris this time, it's nice to know I still have a place with the people I either lost touch with or who played a brief part in my life years ago. I'm deciding between Greece and India now, though I'd love to take up both offers.
The Greek option would find me spending time alone in Turkey first to see Istanbul and perhaps Cappadocia. Then take a ferry to Lesvo were I'd stay with a friend. We'd both head over to Athens where he'd show me around, and we'd part ways as I explore Meteora and Thessaloniki. I know it's out of season, but I'm one of those weird people who prefers a place when no one goes, especially seaside towns.
The India option would see me spending time alone in Nepal first. I'd spend a week to detox at an Ashram that I heard good things about, and a night at The Last Resort where I'd canyon swing in Boti Koshi. Then fly into New Delhi to meet up with a friend and head to Agra for the Taj Mahal then to Mumbai to stay at my friend's place before deciding where else to explore in India...most likely Jaipur, Udaipur, and Goa.
I really like how both options give me an opportunity to be alone and to spend time with friends who can show me a side of each country that I'd most likely miss on my own. It's really hard to decide since from a travel perspective, both India and Greece have been very high on my most do list. With that said, I think India might be a better mix of relaxation and exploring. I'll make a decision by the new year and will put in motion all the planning.
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