"THE JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP"

                                              -LAO TZU

I love that quote by Lao Tzu, (the founder of Taoism) because it is SO true. All it takes is the courage to take a step into the unknown, and the next thing you know you’re on a plane going on an adventure! I believe that traveling is the best thing that a young person can do for themselves, because it teaches you the value of respect. Respect for other cultures, for what you have that others do not, for your family and the friends you make along the way, for foods that you never thought you’d EVER eat, and for people you will never forget. I have found myself in traveling, and as cheesy as it sounds, it’s true! I have learned so much from the people I have traveled with, and I can’t wait to start this new adventure! 

WHAT NEW ADVENTURE YOU MAY ASK???

 

In exactly ONE day I will be on a plane to go to Puerto Rico. I cannot tell you how excited I am. In traveling to China I have found a love for adventure, a thirst to explore new places and understand more cultures. I have wanted to travel again since being back from China, and I am finally able to do so again.  I feel like Bilbo Baggins, with my bags packed strolling down the shire shouting….

I will be traveling with my friend Esmie, who I traveled all throughout China with. You can be best friends with someone, travel with them, and then realize you can’t stand them. With Esmie it’s different, we get along very well, and we make great traveling buddies because we are patient with each other. I couldn’t be more happy with the traveling companion I have, which makes this trip all the more better!

I will update you as soon as I get back since the hostel I’m staying in doesn’t have the internet.  Have a great day! Can’t wait to tell you about all of the exciting things I’ve done! 

-Amber Toy