Traveling

Traveling to me is like reading a widely recommended book that catches my interest. Whether it's the scenery or the culture, I have traveled to see and experience new things that have been recommended. And just like I rarely read a book more than once, I am always thinking about what novel place I will visit next. But now I will be returning to Costa Rica to work as a Peace Corps volunteer. I'll admit that I was a bit hesitant at first, and I was glad to read that the PC acknowledged my first reactions: Why there? Will people take me seriously when I tell them? I guess I had romanticized the idea of working in extremely harsh and isolated conditions, in a totally foreign culture. But as I read my welcome packet, I am considering the opportunities of returning to this beautiful country, knowing the language, and living in a community that is rarely seen by tourists, a role I played not too long ago.