Wednesday, February 27, 2008

On the brink of vacation

It's been too long since I've relinquished concern for vocation and occupation and ruminated instead upon the soothing, tranquil notions of holiday and vacation. More than two years, in fact. Earlier today, I abandoned responsibility and booked round-trip tickets for Central America; more precisely Guatemala.

This is new territory for me never having been to Central America, never having traveled alone, never having taken time for adventure and sojourn, albeit briefly, in the primeval rain forests and ruins of the ancient Mayans.

I am excited. I am exhilarated. And, I am scared.

I find myself madly researching and studying the villages and jungles into which I will soon trek. My first stop will be Guatemala City. I need to begin planning. I suppose I'll need a back-pack, some tee-shirts, mosquito repellent, and a toothbrush.

This is me being excited, exhilarated, and scared. And, this is you being jealous!

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