Well all, it’s finally happening.
I drive to DC tomorrow.
Airport on Wednesday and I’m OFF to Perú.
I can hardly believe the day has come.
I don’t FEEL ready… though to be fair, I’m not. I’m ready ENOUGH, which is all that matters at this point. There’s no way to 1000% prepare for something. I feel you can get CLOSE, but not all the way. Maybe one day that’ll change. I hope that one day that’ll change.
I wish I had a longer backpacking trip under my belt. Preferably more Spanish practice. Preferably more time hiking / running. Preferably more wool clothing. Preferably a better camera, and a better working knowledge of how to save weight while traveling.
But it’s ok. I’m not there YET. This trip will be a learning experience to the utmost. It will be eye opening to experience another culture to a level I’ve never experienced before. It will be chaotic. There’s a decent chance I’ll get robbed. Memories WILL be made (good and bad, no doubt). I’m gonna meet some awesome people. I’m gonna learn SO MUCH about travel. About backpacking across mountains. About my limits.
I am putting good energy into the universe, and I can only hope it gives me some back. I respect whatever it chooses.
Perú, I’m coming for ya
Until next time,
-Mac
-The night before
