In nine days, I will be leaving the country. For two and a half months, I will live and grow in the town of Cosanga, Ecuador. It has taken me so long to get the courage to write about this trip. About how I feel prior to my departure when so much about the journey is unknown at this point. In a way I have been waiting for the right moment, when my words can be fueled by excitement and eagerness rather than the apprehension I have felt until lately. Constantly I am asked if I am ready; if I have everything; if I am sure of it. And the answer to me has been a resounding...maybe. I believe I am ready, I think I have everything but no, I am not sure of it. I am sure that this experience will mature my view of the world. I know that there will be unexpected events. But overall, I am prepared to be taken of my feet. I am prepared to work and grow like I never have before. I am ready to start my life. And now as I begin this venture, I want to invite you to come along with me. To what extent, I will let you decide. Whether your companionship is within reading my blog and living with me vicariously with me through my photography or communicating with me on a personal level during my travels, all are welcome. Please, tell me your stories, share your advice with me and ask me questions. I am open to all as I hope you feel open with me. Above all, I want this experience to begin a web of dialogue. I want to speak with people I haven’t spoken with in years and those I have never spoken with before. I want to share in different languages, share emotions and ideas. I want to be taught by those who have already learned so much and be humbled by those who are taking their first steps. Because, when it comes down to it, these are my first steps; I am lying but a foundation of what is to come. So please, connect with me and let me know what you know or just show me you are next to me on my adventures. Come play with the youth of another culture, eat foreign foods and explore exotic landscapes with me. Send me with inspiration and thoughts, ideas and theories that I may be well equipped to confront the world. Lets travel together and grow what we mean to each other. For if you are reading this, you are already a part of my life in some way. Let me be a part of yours.
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Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.- Edward Abbey Archives
March 2020
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