Day 80 - Not Around It Yet?

We came almost exactly half way 'round the world and seemed to stall out here.  Actually, this HAS ALWAYS BEEN the plan.  The only thing that I'm finding shocking is how obviously short these 85 days in Sri Lanka will have seemed.  I cannot quite get excited about the upcoming six weeks in SE Asia yet.  It will happen prior to leaving in the middle of next week, I'm sure!

I am so used to waking up in the morning here, it will seem strange not to.  All the now familiar sights and sounds will become part of my personal history.  Instantly.  I am having a hard time believing this present existence will end as soon as the wheels of the Thai Air jet leave the runway.  Will I pine for quiet days in Minuwangoda such as today?   Will I miss a day such as this when the temperature has been perfect and the sky deep blue,  a day on which I had no responsibilities or obligations, a day I felt only the natural rhythm of life?

I am feeling the impending loss.  I shall run right this minute to take an evening photo from the front driveway. I am wondering if this will be able to hold a little of this day captive for use at some time in the future.