It’s Not Over, Yet! (+ the things I’ve learned… for C.H.)
Wednesday, May 9th, 2007Today is my last day in South America. Today I hop a plane across an ocean to touch down in Barcelona. Then I’ll get in a car and drive into France. The idea of being in France by tomorrow, and the fact that I’ll only be there for a few days, doesn’t really register in my head. I feel like some kind of jet-set woman… yes, just going to France again. (This will be the 6th time in France and the 11th time I traverse the Atlantic!) While I’m there I plan to eat a very juicy steak and maybe a tarte aux fraises or some mousse au chocolat. Or both.
Then, back to Barcelona and from there to Thailand, where I’ll try to put to use some of the things I’ve learned here in South America…
1. If the guy in the market tells you 10, you can probably get it for 6.
2. Put your bag on your knees in the bus and hold on to it.
3. Watch how much the locals pay when the money guy comes around.
4. Sickness is but a part of the trip.
6. Always carry toilet paper.
7. Always carry small change.
8. Watch out for the local girl who smiles sweetly at you while eyeing your bags.
9. Hostels often aren’t the cheapest or most ineresting way to go.
10. Try not to expect anything. Just go with it and appreciate the experience.
11. Don’t plan everything. Hazard can be your friend.
12. Rainpants.
13. Be alert but not afraid.
14. That crazy activity? Do it. Who knows when you’ll have the chance again?
Anyone have one to add?
bonniecaton