Recharging the Batteries
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| Marrakesh Market. Photo Courtesy of Lonely Planet |
Sometimes I find it
helpful to recharge the batteries by going somewhere completely different. I
find that it helps clear out any of the stress that’s been hanging on to me
from “real life”.
Now is one of those
times.
I feel like everything
has been stressing me out lately. Work, school, my relationships (both with
friends and family)…it all has been weighing on me.
So I booked a trip.
By the time this is
posted, I’ll be in Morocco. I’ve never been to morocco. I know very little
about the people, culture, or climate. Most of my friends aren’t even familiar
about where it is. For the record, it’s in North Africa.
What I do know is that
it is very different from Montana, and that’s what I need. Not for very long,
but for a week. I left yesterday (the 17th) and I’ll be back shortly
after Christmas. My parents have been pretty great about postponing it until I
get back.
I planned this trip to
be totally adventure-packed. There’s not going to be much luxury as a result,
but I am planning on having some unusual experiences. This also means I’m
totally unreachable this coming week. I’ll be riding camels and hanging out
with people who live differently than I do. I hope that explains my
extra-minimal makeup look that went up yesterday. I’ve been told not to expect
hot water or a toilet at a few of my stops. I didn’t want it to be a vacation
as much as an overall experience. Because I’m traveling through some more rural
areas, my packing has been a lot different than normal because Morocco is more
than 95% muslim. I had to really think about what I was brining in terms of
things that are both practical and will be culturally appropriate.
In getting ready for
this trip, I took everything off my phone except Instagram and Podcasts
(seriously) so that I had more room for photos and videos. I also have a ton of
extra memory cards, chargers, and, not one, but two fanny packs. Yes.
So I’ll see you all
soon. Hopefully recharged, refreshed, and ready for the new year.