European Sabbatical – Part 3

I wrapped up by 3^rd month in Spain a bit earlier than planned. After being there for 10 weeks I was feeling homesick and knew it was time to go home. I completed the trip with a few days in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, with my best friend from high school. It had gotten incredibly hot in Barcelona with record highs of high 90’s. So, it was great to leave the city and relax on the beach in a nearby island. 

The beach reminded me of Florida beaches, with soft sand and warm water. It was so hot that I would have preferred colder water to be honest. Usually I could find this in the morning though. The water was clear and I often saw a bunch of fish swimming around. 

Additionally, I was able to catch up with my extended cousins that live in France. One of them now lives in Barcelona and her sister came to visit with her children while I was there. It was great catching up with them as it has been several years since I last saw them. I hope to see them again next year. 

In conclusion, I really enjoyed my sabbatical in Europe. I think next year I will do one in France. I will probably go in the late spring to avoid hot weather. I also think 3 months is too long for me to be abroad. I will likely spend 4-6 weeks on my next sabbatical. I would choose France because I have a lot of family and friends that live there. I speak the language, love the food, and would love to explore more of the country. 

As my sabbatical was coming to an end, I had to start thinking about real life (haha). I wanted to work somewhere new, in a new state. Ultimately, I realized I needed to stick close to home (Miami). I had so many upcoming events with friends and family, that I would need to be in Miami at least twice a month for the next 4 months. It didn’t make sense to go somewhere far away, where I would have to fly often. 

During the fall months: I have 2 weddings to attend, my sisters baby shower, my cousin’s baptism, and my college reunion. Not to mention it would be Thanksgiving and Christmas, in addition to my birthday, in which I would want to be home. 

Any guesses on where I decided to work?