Changing the guards

In 19 days Jakob is returning home from his long trip to Chile and 14 days later I leave for Switzerland. A lot of things have happened since we said our goodbyes some 7 moths ago. As you have probably read from Jakobs posts, he has experienced quite a lot. From one amazing sight to the next, new friends and new challenges. Back in Denmark I as well have experienced a lot of interesting things, but more of the mundane sort. And as with any other jurney, we have probably changed a bit the both of us. Exactly which changes Jakob has undergone during these past months, I can not comment, but I would be very surprised if he hasn’t undergone any.

Very small changes seem to generate contingent smaller changes in its immediate surroundings. Jakobs absence has changed us back home a bit, as my absence might as well. Changes like these doesn’t just occur - they fill the hole left by other changes and evolve in the direction we let them.

In many ways I look forward to my trip, aware that changes will occur in my absence. I do not fear these changes, but I am curious to see how they evolve. I leave both Nina and Erik, whom I will miss deeply along with the rest of my family and friends. They might all change a bit while I am away, but I am confident that these minor changes will all be good.

Changing of the guards is closing in - Jakob is returning and I am leaving. New changes are coming.