europe trip

so i've finally confirmed my plans. a solo trip to europe . . a little freaky i admit, but incredibly exciting too. . .
i'm feeling nostalgic for thailand, a whole rush of memories overwhelm me as i take out my thailand backpack. . .well, i shouldn't exaggerate, i didn't exactly invest myself in any way in the country. . . but in some sublime way the experience was utterly unique and removed from anything i had ever known before. . to be among a foreign breed of strangers, kind, well-meaning, often wide-eyed, thailand natives. . . not to say we didn't yell with delight whenever we happened on a fellow westerner, american, or jew. .
i suppose europe will be quite different. . .it's odd that i've never been, but it'll likely make this experience that much more meaningful, because i come now with more experience and insight than i might have, had i made this trip a year or two back. . .
i will not write up my expectations of this trip, but im hoping it'll serve as a springboard for real inspiration. . and that throughout the trip and when i come back i'm able to write, write, write. . .