I have to confess that I was not thrilled about travelling for 38 days. I mean I've done trips much longer but these days most of my trips are 7-10 days. So 38 just seems like a lot. However it is allowing me to function at a much more relaxed pace. On a shorter trip I am counting every minute and feeling a constant pressure to get stuff done. A longer trip let's me run at a pace more like the local rhythm which is much more pleasant.  Don't get me wrong, there is still a ton of things to get done but it all seems manageable. Maybe you should ask me again on day 32, maybe I won't feel so calm about it...