My last view of Warsaw before boarding a bus for the airport. As is my habit when traveling solo, I packed in a lot on this 8-day journey. Three countries, 4 major cities, 2 minor ones, and a weekend-long soccer tournament with Nico. I return with a new understanding of the halocust, a couple of pounds lighter from a two-meal-a-day routine, and 5-10 miles a day of walking, blisters on the bottom of both feet, and a treasure trove of photos.

Maya shared the photo below, taken at a team-building event she organized. I crack up every time I look at it. I am a huge proponent of team-building events that involve competition. They offer a window into personalities and social styles, creating opportunities to figure out how to improve communication and cooperation. Also, a ton of fun and a good way to blow off steam.