Phase Two

Things I knew before I came here, but guess I needed a little reminding:

1. It is nearly impossible to take a good photo from inside a speeding vehicle. Sometimes it’s best to just surrender to reality, put down the camera, and enjoy the ride.

2. Grapefruit seed extract is a traveler’s best friend. It’s a probiotic, and it tastes truly hideous, but if you are feeling a little queasy or stomach achy, it’ll save you every time. At least until the antibiotics kick in.

3. You can’t possibly get to know a country in any real way without living there for a while

4. Some things are better left unsaid.

5. Little kids are universally adorable. Except when they are sitting directly behind you on an airplane. Then they are universally horrible.

6. Blogs have their moments, but not if writing one prevents you from leaving your hotel room. That sort of misses the point. Experience now, write later.

7. A genuine smile and interest in other people will take you places.

8. Bikes are good.

9. When you choose LittleMidAdventure as a URL for your blog, you are kind of just asking for trouble.