I Have Seen the World, What a Beautiful Place

Here it goes, my last blog entry on the MV explorer. I have literally traveled around the world and have gone through so many experiences. I don't know if I am ready to go back to the States, I have been gone for so long and have learned so many things. I am not the same person as I was before this voyage. I have grown and have become much more open. The world became that much smaller in my eyes.

How do I respond to "How was your trip?" "It was great" does not even begin to describe how my trip was. I can't just say one story, I probably won't even remember all of them at the time you ask me the question. I need to sit down and think about everything that has happened to me and how I have grown as a person. Give me some time and be patient with me because I may talk too much about my experiences but they are interesting, I promise.

Like I said before, this trip was never about the places we went, but rather the people we met. This trip was extremely successful for me. I want to work for the Global Community and help people live better lives. I learned that I can't assume what people need, rather we need to get to meet people and ask them "How can I help you live a healthy life?" We need to ask the people and help them. You will get good answers, I promise. You will not simply get an answer that "I need food, I need money" Rather, people will tell you, "We need education, we need irrigation, we need to get a supply of food." The statement holds true, "Give a man a fish and you feed them for a day, teach them how to fish and you feed them for a lifetime." People want to learn, some people cannot afford education. I will never take advantage of my education. I will always be thankful that I can afford education.

I can't wait to see everyone, but I will miss everyone on the ship. I know I will see everyone again, keep in contact.