With only a month left in Denver, there is a lot going through our heads, a lot of anticipation, and a ton of excitement! Each of us have different feelings about our impending trip around the world, different apprehensions, various things that we’re looking forward to, so here is a taste of what is going on in the brains of Mike and Amy. We wrote them separately so you will be just as surprised to read them as we were each others.
Amy
Most looking forward to…
- Doing something I’ve never done
- Asia
- Trying new foods, even if they are weird and freaky
- Spending a whole entire year with Mike!
Most anxious about….
- No homebase to call my own
- Not seeing the family for a year
- Leaving my hairdryer behind
Luxury items that I’m going to sneak in my pack…
- A pair of jeans
- Qtips
- An eyelash curler
Mike
What am I most excited about? Almost a ridiculous question considering the journey in front of us, but I’ll give it a shot….
- Istanbul, where East meets West.
- Spain (I love all things pig) and Spain is the homeland.
- South Asian beach, stoked for some intense relaxation
- Returning to Chile where I studied abroad in 2005
I couldn’t be more excited for this trip, but there are for sure a few anxieties:
- I only speak 2 languages. There are hundreds if not thousands spoken in this world.
- There might be such a thing as too much free time. Filling it on a budget could be a challenge.
- Safety is always a concern when exploring the unknown.
Tourist Traps I Definitely Want to Fall Into:
- The Great Wall of China
- Iguazu Falls
- The Great Barrier Reef
The Chamborres Expedition 
Biting my tongue on the eyelash curler Sis
At least I’m honest:)
Bring sani wipes! – the mini hand wipes you get for lobster. Can’t begin to tell how great those things are. This coming from the guy who uses paper towel to open bathroom doors.
We packed these because of your suggestion, and now, a month into the trip, we are thankful we have them! They are invaluable during long bus and train rides and for picnics.
Oh Mike you poor thing, only speak two languages fluently. I’m choking back the tears 🙂
Not complaining at all. Just stating the facts. According to google (for what that’s worth) we are looking at about 6,500 spoken languages worldwide.