Didn´t come here for the photos because they don´t have meaning without the human story.  And what a story it is!  The most interesting part is your personal discovery and the fact that you let yourself flow and grow with the trip and the people.  I´m really glad to hear your experiences, your process and I do understand exactly when you say ´if that makes any sense´.

When the trip outside mirrors the trip inside, you are doing good work and will keep progressing.  I don´t envy the traveling as much as I admire your willingness to go through it knowing you will have tough moments and come out with the full set of feelings and memories. No need to beat yourself for not trying to go it alone in unknown territory:  A profound-living trip doesn´t have to be heroic.

Awesome!  Go, MillMan!  

Our knowledge has surpassed our wisdom. -Charu Saxena.