Today is a special day. I am in Porto [Portugal] and wandering around a brand new city, solo. Solo travel is not for the faint of heart, but it is so good for the soul.
I needed it.
My New York City life has been hectic and stressful for the past few months. I didn’t realize it until today, but I had so many things filling up my plate with work, dating, Ironman training, taking care of my dog, and staying in contact with my family that I was always tired. Even after a good night sleep I woke up exhausted.
It was stress.
I am super lucky and don’t usually have stress, so logically I just thought I was tired. What do you do when you are tired? DRINK MORE COFFEE! Back to reality - I had taken on too much and lost track of things that are the most important to me. To my life. Today I can find solace taking time to walk around a new [beautiful] place and meet new people, soak in the culture, have a few drinks, and reflect.
So, thats exactly what I did. I slept in late.. Had no agenda. Got up, had some coffee and just started walking. Cruising around on foot with nowhere to go and nothing in particular to see. Just walking.. Listening to the sounds of the city.. What a romantic place Porto is! The streets are vibrant and full of music, people walking and talking and enjoying themselves. So much charm. Love is alive in Porto.