I find it hard to believe that it was several months ago when I signed up to go on this trip, and now today is the day that we’re leaving and its now a surreal reality. I’m eager to embark on this new journey because it will be an incredible journey and experience for me.
Despite my excitement, I was lazy when it came to packing as I spent my last 2 hours in Columbus packing. Although I had everything laid out and ready on my desk, I didn’t pack anything away into my carry on or my suitcase until last minute. I don’t know why I do, but I always procrastinate with packing.
I’m excited to leave the country and to experience a foreign place for the first time. In a way it’s kind of shocking that come tomorrow when we land in Santiago, we will all be engaged in a completely new culture that may very different from what we’re used to. Something that I’m looking forward to upon arriving in Santiago is noticing the little differences and contrasts between the United States and Chile. For example, I’m curious to see how things like traffic lights and street signs in Chile differ from what we’re used to in America.