Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Almost Time


Why?
Are you Crazy?
Y .. porque?
hayyy.. ten cuidado? Estas loca?
No te da miedo? ... Aren't you scared?
How Long?
Who are you going with?
Wow! You are brave.

These are all the questions and comments I am bombarded with when I share that I will be backpacking across Mexico to reach my destination point: Guatemala.
Why? I don't know. Exactly.
But I do tell you one thing, as a child my dad and I would visit the local Goodwill Store .. HE would search for tools and what not. I, however, discovered the most amazing magazine at 8 years old: National Geographic. It was then, that a seed was planted in me. I saw so many cool places and different people in those beautiful, colorful pictures. For only 10 cents a copy I was entertained and wowed for hours.
To this day, I am interested in seeing those places and meeting those people. I feel that embarking on this trip I will be able to understand people and where they come from. So... Perfect timing, out of college and with a BA in International Studies.. the world is calling me!
Mexico is our neighbor yet, many of us are scared to set foot there. I can't say that not an ounce in me is scared, because that is a lie but I look at this trip with a sense of adventure and I am willing to face the little fear that is in me.

Yes.. I will be hitchhiking.. Not alone though. My childhood friend () and I will be traveling together and meeting great people along the way.
We are estimating making it to Guatemala in 3 weeks and stopping at landmarks in Mexico.
Keep us in your prayers..
I will keep you posted on my travels

ONE MONTH TO GO!!!


4 comments:

  1. OH!!
    Since my friends (you guys) are awesome!
    I would love to visit the places in MExico u are from.. (If I can)
    So, let me know.. LEave a POSt :D

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  2. when u make it to ensenada, orizaba or veracruz let me know, veracruz is amazing u will love it. tell me and ill have my familia take care of you!! i cant believe this we need to talk when i get back when do u leave?? cuidate mujer i couldnt imagine anything happening to you, but you have God on ur side no need to worry!! miss you girl

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  3. xoxoxo
    Allesandra!
    Ur awesome
    and i love you dearly!
    yes, God on my side :)

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  4. did u ever watched '" diarios de una motocicleta" if u haven't u should.. its a nice movie,, the history of a great adventure of a great american man.. it had a sad end but its a good example of what we all should do.... to know by vivid experiens our root, our origins.. good luck ,, be caucious.. allways love u....

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