Today I woke up earlier than everyone else and read my book outside in the sun while drinking tea and talking to Frenchy. I made sandwiches for everyone and woke them up, rushing them to pack so we would get to the bus stop on time. I left before them and they just barely made it in time.. the bus was just beginning to leave as they rushed on. We finally got to our next stop: Heraklion, and left our bags at the bus station and then went to go explore. Our ferry was leaving seven hours later so we had the whole day to wander. We walked around town, sat on the beach for a while, and ate our last Greek meal. We went to a church nearby and saw a bunch of kids break dancing and singing. As the end of the trip is almost near, I ask myself, what did I gain or learn from this trip? Besides learning more tips on backpacking such as what type of people I want to go with in the future (or maybe go by myself) and what type of planning and supplies I need, what is worth remembering? I’d probably say that the biggest thing is meeting new people and learning from them. Every new person I meet opens up a whole new world and perspective to me. The people I met on the way have showed me so much character, kindness, and generosity. I find that I enjoy meeting the locals and being apart of small communities way more than taking the “touristy route”. Every new experience I have augments my understanding and knowledge of the world at large.
No comments:
Post a Comment