Tomorrow I begin The Weary Way. The retracing of my steps. The flights and fatigue that shadow dogs international travel. I love to travel. I even love being lost in airports and alone in crowded planes. But each hurried step I take pushes me further from my family in New Zealand and Australia. Each step I take in my booted stride takes me closer to my American family. Shedding summer and donning winter. Modern life means separation.
And not just me. (Yes that is me). Siblings are separated too. See The Header: (way above and then below) – my daughter and son live in different countries. Two more of my sons live in different countries from each other. Like many many modern families we deal wth separation. In my family we have devised express goodbyes. No wastage of words. We break from each other with the speed of a ripping band aid, so we do not have time to see each other cry. We hug strongly, then “see ya!” and walk fast in opposite directions.
I leave you with this image of our newly married couple. (with their permission of course). I took this 30 minutes after they were married. 
Good Bye New Zealand. I begin to fly tomorrow in New Zealand’s Wednesday and reach Chicago at midnight on an American Wednesday. After overnighting there I will leave as early as possible and drive back down country to my own farm. Hopefully reaching home in time for chores, with considerable relief I might add.
I am not finished with my travels though. In a month I go to California for a few days to meet a new arrival in our family. But that is not until next month. For now I am looking forward to getting back to work.
See you on the other side.
Your friend in the air
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
58 responses to “The Weary Way”
Just lovely Celi. Thank you for your words, and you looking happy and full of life and joy.
I have missed you and the farmy! I’m glad you’ll be back soon!
Lovely to see your beautiful smile on the blog!!!!
Wonderful times and wonderful memories you’ll have. Safe travels. I hope you make it home without any delays.
Travel safely my friend! Lovely images. A beautiful couple!
Just like you Celi, I love to travel and I don’t mind airports at all. Oh, but those goodbyes , they tear me apart every time. Thank you for sharing those beautiful pictures, you look gorgeous . Have a safe journey.
Your son is quite the handsome young man. A lovely couple. Be safe on your journeys because this big storm has screwed up flights all over!
Hopefully it will not affect one little flight ccoming out of LAX late on Wednesday night. Chicago seems calm compared to the East Coast weather.. c
Gosh, is everyone and everything in New Zealand really so beautiful? Maybe that is where I need to be! It looks such an inspiring place, at least through your eyes. So glad you had a lovely visit, and wishing you safe travels between homes.
What a heart-wrenching post penned with love.
Your photos, as always, complement your words. The newlyweds make a lovely couple. I absolutely adore that bridal gown.
Safe travels.
thank you for carrying us with you. where in California will you be? safe journey home. I am reading The Good Good Pig – enchanting!
I loved the good good pig, and I will be in the Central Valley.. c
Yes, I know, too. For someone who carries out her life and destiny on more than one continent, more than one place is ‘home’ and, sometimes, nowhere carries that designation.
Modern life, indeed, but that also includes telephones, e-mail and Skype for keeping in closer touch.
Mary
I love the Photos…the one of you is beautiful. The newlywed photo is terrific, love their stoic look…classic! Safe travels ✈
Robin🐥
Safe travels. Your photos are great, love the way the bride and groom are standing x
Safe travels, my friend.
Safe travels.