My room's a disaster. There are probably a thousand things I should be doing to prepare for the next 5 weeks that I haven't thought of. Though I think I know what I'm doing, I'm afraid I'll be confused and lost once I get to "foreign land". Passport, check. IDs, check. Money, check. Clothes, check. Maps, check. Ready for adventure, double check. Anything else? Oh well. Everything will fall into place, such as life often does.
Tomorrow before departure will consist of saying goodbyes, checking last minute details, and just relaxing one last time here at home. I suppose the good thing about an evening flight is time. Time to get all these things done. The bad thing about an evening flight is, once again, time. It'll be a waiting game. Waiting to start what is expected to be one of the best vacations of my life (at least that's what I'm hoping!).
Many have asked if I'm scared to go alone. I don't know? I didn't really have a choice. I knew that I wanted to do this trip, no matter what. I have asked multiple people to come along, even for a little bit if the whole 5 weeks is too long. But, in this wonderful recession our country is in, money is tight and spending thousands of dollars may not be the best decision in the world. I guess I have smart friends. As for me, I look at it as if I don't go now, like the way I want to, it will never happen like this again. Oh, I'm sure I'll make my way back to Europe at some point (hopefully multiple times), but I'll never be there in this manner. Going from hostel to hostel, counting pennies, meeting complete strangers, and being independent when facing this world in my early 20s.
So, if you're reading this, send your prayers and keep in touch! I'll try to write regularly. Send me an email for more personal messages, tcoolbau@gmail.com!! Stay tuned for my adventures of the next 5 weeks!
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