The Night before the Trip

Its the day before the journey begins, and all the packing has been done. I've got everything I'll need, including some comforts of the USA with me. I've got guidebooks, learn Italian CDs, rain gear, religious paraphanelia (for blessings by the Pope), shoes, a backpack, money belt, a water bottle, and lets not forget the funny money (Euros!).

I had a final get-together with some friends, who decided to get me into trouble with as many waitresses as they could find at PJs. Their logic was, "Well, you're going to leave the country tomorrow, who is going to go after you?" LOL. Well, it is true. Tomorrow, the good ole USA is going away, and I won't be in Kansas any more -- but guys, I do have to come back to this country at some point, and I'd like to return to PJs some time!

Its going to be great. A little globe trotting destroys ethnocentricity, and allows one to appreciate different cultures. Thoughtful travel broadens perspectives. The world is a cultural yarn shop and by visiting it, one can weave a great tapestry of diversity and understanding of humanity. For, although others doesn't prize TV sitcoms, Biggie-Size Fries, and Mickey Mouse -- there are other ways, perhaps better ways, to living one's life.

So, lets go and explore the world together, right here.

Bion viaggio!