It's not until you walk the streets of Spain as the locals bellow songs of victory following a winning goal in the World Cup, or until the streets of Argentina fall silent as the entire city closes the doors to their shops, schools and homes for a mid-afternoon siesta, that you can truly experience the richness of culture and adventure. Seeing the world through a magazine, news article or movie may have the ability to leave you feeling as if you were there, however, seeing the world up close may change your life.
Traveling is about much more than leisure for those of us who feel as though they cannot sit still in one place for too long. Wanderlust is about more than the desire to travel, but about curiosity, growth and longing. Longing to understand the unknown, to learn, to understand the worlds many cultures and languages.
I long to travel the world, not simply for adventure but for experience, intellect, love, creativity, opportunity and growth.
My travels thus far have provided me with a platform for my desire to move beyond the mundane, to challenge what we have been taught and told and learn for myself about the beautiful possibilities of all God's people, the earth and it's creations.
Adventure is calling me once more. In four days, my best friend, Monica and I will embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Check back for photos, thoughts, [wise] words and more as we trek through 12 European countries over the next 6 weeks!
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