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Rafael hasn't touched a football in months.

Not since we left Norway.

We've been in Penang for over 5 weeks.

Amazing city. New culture. New everything.

But something was missing.

Football.

He'd watch kids play at parks. Ask when he could join. Miss his teammates back home.

3 weeks ago, that changed.

First training session in Penang.

Today was his 3rd session.

8 AM. Before the sun burns.

Local club. New teammates. New coach.

He'll train with them while we're here.

It's different.

Different country. Different faces. Different style of play.

But he loves it.

And I'm sitting there watching.

In a t-shirt. 30 degrees.

This time of year in Norway? I'd be wearing thick clothes. Winter approaching.

I'm grateful for everything Norway gave me. We had a good run. 12 years.

But I don't miss the cold. Not at all.

Here?

Tropical heat. Morning sessions. Just a t-shirt.

And I'm loving it.

This is what traveling teaches you.

You can explore the world. Try new things. Push boundaries.

But you don't have to leave yourself behind.

Rafael is training here. Playing with Malaysian kids. Learning new moves. Maybe picking up some Malay on the pitch.

When we move on, he'll carry this with him.

The knowledge that his passion travels with him.

Wherever we go.

And I'll carry this.

The memory of watching him play. In 30-degree heat. In a t-shirt. No thick clothes needed. No cold to miss.

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