I will be visiting Peru and Bolivia later this month. As I’ve shared this news with people little by little, I’ve realized something– I’ve reached a point in my travels where people are not surprised that I’m taking off and not concerned with where I’m actually going, as long as they have an idea of the general direction. A few days ago I had a conversation with my sister that went a little something like this:
Sister: You didn’t tell me you were going to Chile!
Me: That’s because I’m not, I’m going to Peru and Bolivia.
Sister: Oh, cool! Have fun in Chile!
Okay, so that wasn’t the entire conversation and she was joking when she told me to have fun in Chile. But the general reaction from most people I’ve told so far (unless they have a particular interest in Peru or Bolivia) has been pretty whatever-ish. Gone are the days of my travel announcements being met with surprise and/or enthusiastic encouragement. It’s sad to see that the excitement of taking my first intrepid travel steps is behind me, but it’s nice to move into a new personal era of travel.
I will be traveling solo for the first time. I’ve dabbled in solo travel before, but definitely not to this extent. Although I’ve toyed with the idea of booking a tour or trying to see if anyone can travel with me, there is something in the back of my mind encouraging me to go alone and challenge myself. I will book short tours when necessary and hopefully make it around by myself the rest of time. Nervousness hasn’t set in yet, it’s still a little too early. Right now I am at the point where I am excited to see what I have only seen in images come to life and to make the unknown known…
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I am SO excited for you and this journey. I know without a doubt it will be a trip of a lifetime. I’m so happy to be in a way a part of it.
Thanks so much for linking my blog with yours. I haven’t figured out how to do that on mine just yet. But, once I do, yours will be up!
Love your blog thus far. Can’t wait to read your next entry.
You know I feel the SAME way with my friends and family. In the beginning they were so scared/excited about my travels. Now I just get complete complacency. Frustrates me to no end! They don’t even ask to see my photos anymore.
Thanks for the comment Andi… I guess I am not the only one experiencing the apathy! But in some ways it’s nice because I think it means people have a little faith in us
I’ve finally gotten together a general outline of my trip and I am getting excited! Thanks for all your input and help!