I am currently writing this post right before leaving to show up at Knowlton. I seem to always be doing things last minute, just like my packing that I finished five minutes ago. It’s hard to pack and get ready to travel abroad when you’re scatterbrained and unorganized like myself. I tried making a list to help me pack but honestly nothing can help me with the way that I am. I don’t want to sound like a baby, but this is the first time that I’m traveling out of the country without my mom and it’s making me a little nervous. She always has things under control and has everything packed and organized and I usually just have to be along for the ride. It feels a lot different to have to be doing everything on my own, but it does give me some comfort going with a group through school and especially a couple of my close friends.
The one thing that is really stressing me out about this trip is the theft and fraud issue. I understand that this is a problem anywhere, but I’ve never had an issue in the past while traveling abroad. I will make sure to be extra careful with my belongings because I am worried but there is still that risk that something could happen. I’m most excited about seeing the different museums, street art, and different foods. Although I am a vegetarian, I have faith that there will be some delicious culturals meals that I can try. I’m also really excited to be going to the beach during some of my free time. I haven’t been able to go to a beach in probably three years. My Greek skin just doesn’t tan as well here in the states like it does in other parts of the world.