As a solo female travelling South America, this trip seems radical. I like that. I suppose that's a major part of why its happening in the first place. I've been very inspired by reading other female solo travellers journals, so here goes!
4:00am: Night before I leave for a solo trip to South America. Feelings/behaviours???? Combination of things: envisaging my escapes tactics if I'm being kidnapped (blood curdling scream combine with a sudden kick to the shins - someone told me to pretend to start vomiting to freak them out, but that will probably happen involuntarily anyway) very smoothly and confidently executed whilst managing my personal belongings; compulsive checking of 15 different lists I have on the go, all of which keep getting longer the more I get done; a sudden increase in awe and appreciation of my loved ones; sleep deprivation; craving foods from home (hmmmm...I haven't..yeh); and great anticipation of the unknown...Ooooo an adventure!!!!!!!
Two elements of my trip: teach and travel, both of which are very exciting. Bit of backfill: Obviously a teacher and recently competed a Tefl course, hence, the idea came to be in the first place. Initial thoughts were Vietnam...then saw the pink cheeks of the Peruvian kids and I was hooked. Plus: Machu Picchu...How I can't wait to meet you! I'm also very interested in finding out just how much I can challenge myself. I've always been interested in other people that challenge themselves; love reading all about them, so why not me?!
This writing thing seems therapeutic.
