Post 25: Montreux

i left the apartment around 10 am and decided to walk along the water to the Chillon Castle. I also wanted to go to the Queen Studio experience, but didn’t as I was planning on going back after I go to Bern. I ended up walking for more than 4 hours. I could not believe it! 

i saw soooooo many beautiful flowers and all sorts of arrangements. I just walked and walked. I passed the castle and went all the way to Vallienueve. I walked a total of over 10 miles! Tomorrow I go to Bern...the last big journey of my trip here. I hope to have some time to do the scenic trains....although the trains I have been on have been quite scenic!

i am very proud of myself to be taking the time I want, even the time bumming around the apartment. I did have some sad moments realizing that I won’t be living in Japan for much longer....it is, once again, the letting go of something that I never really had. I think that after my trips around Switzerland, and not spending really any money, I can enjoy walking around Japan more.  

I have also been listening to an audio book called “the untethered mind.”  I am trying to put into practice letting go and enjoying the moment. That is what this year is for me, as I was walking, I was recording down everything that I really need to consider putting in order. I have already seen strides in changing my thoughts and how I behave around certain things, and how some things are connected. For instance, when I got my finances in order, I was able to give away a lot of clothing...and I was able to be more disciplined in exercise and health. I was able to get more focused on my art. 

So since I am din a major move back to the states, and I have dealt with my student loans, I really want to take the time to deal with everything at once, since I have already had some practice at it.  

It was a really good walk, though I was extremely tired when I got home. I did go to buy some get where the Freddy Mercury statue was at since the Migros was open there. I ended up buying a snack pack, because I was extremely hungry. 

When I got home I did my video, set up an art piece, watched some videos, and took a well-needed nap.  

Chill day. Tomorrow is Bern.