Day 55: The clock is ticking; time won’t wait: The Final Blog

Today, we returned from Kuching to our hotel in PJ. There isn’t much to say about the journey itself, but the trip as a whole is coming to an end, leaving me with mixed feelings. With age, every ending, every goodbye, tugs a little harder at my heart. These last 60 days have been rich with impressions and memories—most of them good, ones I wouldn’t trade for anything. But the constant change of scenery has taken its toll, and I find myself longing for rest.  

In just two days, we’ll be home. Yet, this vacation will linger in my mind for a while. We captured about 1,200 photos, each waiting to be sorted and processed. This task will keep me busy—and let me relive the journey all over again. Of course, there will be more mundane matters to attend to: laundry, a less glamorous souvenir from the trip; and the lawn, which I’m sure has grown wild and will demand immediate attention. Rest will have to wait a little longer.  

What I will undoubtedly miss most is my daily ritual of reflection: my blog. To be honest, I didn’t write it for you, though your feedback and support have been heartwarming. Writing was my way of savoring each day twice—once in the moment and again as I put it into words. It also motivated me to take more photos, capturing tangible memories of this incredible journey.  

And now, this is the final blog. 

Thank you all for following along on this adventure.
I hope to see many of you soon in person.  
R.  

Captain Bluebear always on the watch

Still 10,000 km missing ...


Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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