One of the most magical moments of any trip is the final one: the moment you return home. Remember Gracie (above)? She was the dog who could not contain her joy after seeing her owner get home from Afghanistan. She’s the perfect example of the feeling we get from our pets and family members when we get home.
We asked our Gadling Facebook fans (become one now!) what they love most about getting back after traveling, and got a variety of wonderful, heart-warming responses. Here are ten of our favorites. All are great things to think about when you’re feeling blue on the way home from an amazing trip.
Ten things Gadling readers love about returning home
- “Sleeping in my own bed.” — Susan
- “The dogs! My puppies HATE when we leave them.” — Jody
- “The reassurance that my alarm clocks are going to work and wake me up on time.” — Darlene
- “I love having a cup of coffee on my roof deck and taking a look out at NYC! Am on a trip in Ecuador now and when I get back, it will be the first thing I do!” — Laura
- “My hairdryer!” — Joy
- “When my two cats forgive me for having been gone and start cuddling again.” — Diana
- “Pillow.” — Norma
- “My own shower.” — Holly
- “I like to make my own dang coffee, just the way I like it.” – … okay, that was us.
- “We all separate to indulge in our own space. After a week together, usually had enough of each other for a few days, then we’ll like each other again. Never stop loving each other.” — Denise
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