To Do

Updated January 5, 2010

I’m intrigued at the idea of traveling in South America, though somehow to me it feels less safe than Europe. I love traveling, exploring, and learning about other cultures, but I struggle with feelings of self-consciousness – I am constantly aware of being an American on foreign soil, and my fear at appearing to be a stupid, obnoxious American is so acute I’m nearly paralyzed and unable to relax and enjoy myself.

I think that maybe I need to learn to travel better – perhaps by taking a couple of guided tours.

Perhaps there’s an organized train trip in the Andes I could take with a guide and interpreter. Something I’ll have to look into.