Backpacking
is one of the great adventures in life
Seeing the
world on a low budget
Staying in hostels
That can house more than 20 beds in a single dorm room
One can pay as little as $5 a night in certain countries
And benefit from diverse creature comforts, such as
Kitchen, laundry service, free Wi-Fi, TV in central room, etc
But, one must be prepared for the worst occurrences
And to move on, starting anew
Immediately, no time for brooding
From losing passports, credit and debit cards, lost lodging
The loss of “some privacy”
The torture of daily life
Sometimes, tumultuous events
But the experience of backpacking is ineffable
Most of all meeting
Different persons from across the world
Cultures, ways of thinking, different ways of being in the world
A backpacker is usually prepared, from within, to meet the challenges
And from the positive and encouraging emotional and mental input
From other backpackers
To mend things as quickly, as possible,
Is a wonderful moment in life
Meeting other similarly minded individuals
There is a brotherhood among backpackers
“There are others who share my dream”
Of seeing and experiencing the world
My ultimate sorrow is not
Seeing again many wonderful people
That I have
met while backpacking
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