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One thing I came to appreciate during my walk along Hadrian's Wall was public sidewalks. Springfield lacks them even on major, busy roads. It feels like you’re playing Frogger at times.

I spent the rest of my day honing the atlas articles and revisiting old ideas and trips. I had a lot of fun reminiscing about my trip to Tanzania in 2014.

The 2 a.m. wake-up… this is where the jet lag always gets me.

It’s been a busy first day back so far. I’m already feeling ready for bed, and it’s only 1 p.m.!

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

That flight went by faster than any other international flight I’ve been on because I hacked on a natural language parser for about five hours of it.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Goodbye for now, Amsterdam.

I’m not quite ready to head back to Missouri yet.

Wild Child Cacao

Cacaoccino! I didn’t realize technology like this existed.

Connecting with old friends while far away. I’m not sure why I’m able to be much more social when away from home.

After a jet-lag-induced slow morning, I’m finally out for a walk around the city. When I was here in the past, I’d not spent much time in this part of the city, but since my last trip here I feel like I’ve gotten to know this neighborhood a little bit.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

I arrived with a sore back and heavy eyes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

I’m en route to Amsterdam.

Springfield Airport

This airport is such a great one to leave from. I was through security in less than three minutes.

There’s a franticness to leaving home this time that usually isn’t present for me when I travel. There’s got to be something I’m forgetting.

The house is starting to fill up with small piles of things to pack… cords, books, gifts, clothes, etc. Travel is looming, and I’m excited.