Dear Folks, Recently, I have been thinking about returning to my home country, which is the USA. And, which three states should I consider in order to reduce my Culture Shock upon my return? I am a New England Boy. About 60 years ago, I enjoyed my time on Martha’s Vineyard, but that island is just too insular for me. I am now considering three states, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. My choice will be guided by my need to find a place which has not experienced much social change during the past 55 years. You know, one of our members, JingThing, is always harping on about his PLAN B. And, I agree with him that we should think of some Plan B, if we are to be forward thinking tourists. I have been a tourist in strange lands for many years, and I have zero regrets about most of it. Yet, these days, or during the past week, or so, I have experienced a sudden urge to return to the USA, and to enjoy my own country. Surely, I have a right to do so, would you not think? I have saved all my USA passports for many years. I think I probably have five or six of them by now. Would these five passports not qualify me to return home? If I choose Vermont, then I will never be able to get the song out of my head, of course If I choose to return from BKK to New Hampshire, then how much will I need to pay for business class? And, if Maine, then can I get a job as a lobster-man? One thing though: I am aware that if I return to New England, then I probably will not be able to return to Asia, or Thailand, ever again. I have a fear of flying. BUT, I love New England, same as did Hitch, I think..... What would you do if you were in my shoes? Would you return to New England in time to see the colors of the Autumn Leaves? Thank you. Best regards, Gamma Note: I think I feel this way because I have been watching just too many WW2 films this past week. Or, maybe it was, actually, The Big Chill which started me thinking of home. Note2: Home, of course, no longer exists. One cannot go home, again. But, perhaps, I will return to Vermont, just in time to see the leaves change color. Would that not be nice?
