get scared and excited all over again

get scared and excited all over again -

After four and a half years of traveling, most people I did this trip matter to take it. I can just everywhere plopped be, and I'll be fine. "You've done this before," the people say to me. While it is true that I am an "old hand" in this, there are moments when so nervous, anxious, I get scared and excited like a traveler break still on the first day of their round the world trip.

My trip to Central America on Thursday is one of those times. Last time I was there, I was in a tour group. This time I'm backpacking alone through Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua. I've never Central America backpacked. I am nervous and anxious, and I do not know why.

I've crossed mountains, roamed southeast Asia and became friendly with strangers around the world, but for some reason, I'm afraid passes into Central America. I know it's all in my head, and there is really nothing to be concerned about. Tons of people have this part of the world backpacked and turned out fine. I follow a trail of many people worn before me.

But there is the gnawing part of me to say, what if? Central America is often seen as a dangerous place in the US and has not received great press in the American media. All you can hear about the area negativity.

I keep worrying that I'm kidnapped, to be robbed, taken somewhere sketchy in a taxi and leave in the jungle, when I do not have my stuff. I always think the Sandinistas go from the corner to jump. Will I be robbed? I dont know! Probably not, but what if it happens?

I know, these are all stupid fears. Central America is fine. Costa Rica we could live so many old Americans there call it "New Florida." Panama is an "in" destination now. My friends Jamie and Geno traveled to Panama, and they will not go anywhere without Hilton! If they can do it, I know I can.

Before I restarted the world began to travel, I had all these fears. I was nervous and anxious. What if something happens? Would I be able to make friends? Is it okay to travel alone? Will my belongings be stolen? Will I get ripped off? traveling the world was totally different from what I was used to. It is also to be only a man of the unknown fear, and many travelers who a little anxious before their big trip. (I know-I their emails to ask for advice.)

I know, there is really nothing to be scared of. I know that I was overreacting like me on my first trip abroad. It's like I tell people all the time: "There is nothing to be concerned, it is all in your head thousands of people travel every year the world Just take the plunge, you'll be fine...!."

But I'm glad to be afraid. It's a long time since I was so excited to go somewhere. I feel like I stand for the first time again. I think of these has to do with some of the area. I know a lot about Europe, Australia and East Asia, but I do not know a lot about Central America. I know what else to be expected here

There's been so long since I've been in this situation. I have forgotten what it is, and maybe it to that is at. I should be good about this, right? But it's exciting to feel that way. Travel has become my work, and I miss the feeling of pure, unadulterated excitement that I see in the new traveler. Now I'm so excited, I could jump on Oprah's couch up and down.

It feels to break free, to feel that way. It goes to show that no matter how long you have to travel, no matter how long a you had backpacking, there is always a part of you that you may be filled with this edgy anxiety excitement on the first day.

I know I'm having a great time meet great people to have good food to eat, lounging on the beach, and in the direction of the unknown. Day is near, and although I still think about the "what ifs" I'm just too excited to care for them more.

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