Comments on: The Eagle has landed. I repeat, the Eagle has landed.

By: Mike Hedge

Mike Hedge — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:04:24 +0000

welcome back

By: Hemanth

Hemanth — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:52:07 +0000

Lisa,

I hope that day comes soon!…:). Now I am eager to read what are you going to write about….How does it feel to come back home after such a long journey!?…:)

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:04:13 +0000

Welcome home, Lisa. Funny that I had to go to Spain to meet you, only to find you're coming home to Chicago. =)

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:01:31 +0000

I think sometimes the best part of traveling is coming home. That may sound crazy, but sometimes I appreciate home most when I'm on the road. I miss my family, friends, my own pillow, my grocery store. The inverse is true too – when I'm at home too long, that's when I want to get on the road, the longer the better.

Maybe that's just the cycle of life! Could the same be said of dating, being a student, unemployed, etc…?

I guess the trick is to enjoy something while it lasts, and to know when it's time to pack up.

By: Hemanth

Hemanth — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:06:46 +0000

2 1/2 years on the road…that's something! Well, you are finally at home now…maybe you should stick around for sometime. And when you decide to travel again, don't forget to include India in the travel itinerary..:)

By: Scribetrotter

Scribetrotter — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:23:09 +0000

Oh Lisa, you remind me so much of myself when I finally put away the backpack (always temporarily, though).

I remember the day I made the decision. I'd come home for the birth of my niece after three years on the road, intending to stay a week or so. Or two. Or three. And then someone offered me a writing gig. And then another. That was nine years ago and I'm still home, with a huge farmhouse, lots of cats, and soon, chickens.

But you know what? I wouldn't trade those years on the road for anything. They are perhaps my most treasured memory and never really leave my mind and my heart. And who knows – some day, I may feel the need to circle the world again and if I do, maybe you'd like to come to France and house-sit 15 rooms and seven cats for me?

Happy landings! I can tell just how right it must feel for you.

By: Thomas A

Thomas A — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:31:37 +0000

This post reads with resolution and a bit of lament. Rest assured, Chicago awaits with open arms to welcome you back, hear your stories and provide you with good soil for roots to grow. As you mention, the USA and thereby Chicago are a wonderful collection of people from every corner of the globe. We will help you channel those travel urges into deep exploration of the world of Chicago's varied and engaging neighborhoods. Welcome home.

By: Kevin Fitzpatrick

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:36:35 +0000

This is just a prediction on my part. You've gone all over the world for almost 3 years and you've really seen much of the US prior to that. I think I'll call a friend of mine with NASA. Your next trip will be to Mars. I can see your posts now….while everyone here is green, you needn't stay long to realize there are no two antennae that are exactly alike. I like martians alot. I too, have become green with envy of the lifestyle. I never realized the conflict they had with Venusians over an old satellite they fought over. My fellow galaxy surfers and I all got jobs detailing flying saucers. It's big business here.

By: nomadicmatt

nomadicmatt — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:55:48 +0000

you'll be ready to leave in 2 weeks….