I planned out my vacation before heading out, but I'm pretty sure I'll stray from the itinerary. I traveled to Mesopotamia where I attended a serious party with 70,000+ guests and learned a bit about money. While in Mesopotamia, I headed over to Uruk where I ran into Gilgamesh and Enkidu. We had quite the conversation about homosexuality, the role of women as representatives and creators of civilization, and the importance of living a full life. Gilgamesh and I discovered we both have a thing for Odysseus, and I ended up heading off in search of the elusive hero. Before I left Mesopotamia, I got some poetic and thoughtful advice. I got a bit waylaid on this leg of my journey and made a quick pit stop at a strip club in Egypt. But really can you blame me?
I finally made it to Ithaca and Odysseus was rather verbose about his travels, so I'll be giving you the low down in installments, the first coming out tomorrow. My upcoming travels are taking me to Sappho, Helen of Troy, Agamemnon, and then I hope to head over for a quick flyby Southeast Asia before heading back to Egypt for some more in-depth travels.
If any of you head over this way, let me know. I'd love to meet up. :)
Sorry I have been gone! Physically and mentally! AGain, very impressed with your trip here. I couldn't do it, I don't think. If I tried something different like this, I might learn something but I'm lazy that way.
ReplyDeleteLove this wrap-up, Trisha! And I love that you're taking this journey. The idea of a themed reading month is a really fantastic one--why wasn't I invited? :P Actually, I think The Odyssey will be all I can handle this month!
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying the journey so far but was surprised that we didn't actually get to hear about Odysseus until Book V. I still have Book VI to read before tomorrow, but I can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts! The reading is much easier and captivating that I thought it would be.
LOL love your weekly wrap-up :) You've definitely been partying it up. hehe
ReplyDeleteThat is quite an epic journey! I've always wanted to visit an Egyptian strip club. :-P
ReplyDeleteWhat a long strange trip it has been so far ... and you're just getting started. I'm learning a lot from your journey!
ReplyDeleteI have been loving these posts and learning a lot from them, so I am looking forward to the continuation of the journey!
ReplyDeleteSandy - For me, this is fun. If I were to tackle contemporary international relations or one country's history, that would be my equivalent of what ancient history is to many people. :)
ReplyDeleteTrish - Yeah, Telemachus is just as much of a character as Odysseus it seems. And you are certainly invited on my trip! I think I assumed no one would want to go with me on this one. :)
Amy - I'm a bit tired from all the boozing and women I must admit. :)
Jenners - I have a feeling it's just going to get weirder...
Heather - Excellent! I'm glad people are enjoying this; I do so worry when I try something new.
What a great journey you've had so far! I've loved reading all your posts :)
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