Mile Marker 5000: Just like that, I land back in my happy place.
Well, "just like that" is a bit of an understatement.
What I mean is, after flying for 11 hours, trekking through 3 airports, adjusting to a 6 hour time change, pulling 44 pounds of luggage over cobblestones in the pouring rain, and wearing my leg for 22 hours straight...