like with any preparation and eventual departure, the last week or so tends to be havoc and a whirlwind of events and emotions.
leaving the united states seems rather quiet this time with no bombastic craziness as i found when i jetted to italy over two years ago. perhaps it is better this way. i have always found subtlety to be a more appealing approach than other options anyway.
goodbye. you will have a deep place in my heart.
