Thursday Thirteen... 13 reasons I love to travel

13. Food! I'll try anything once... on my last trip the weird things were: squid, octopus and eel. We'll see what the Middle East brings.
12. The experience and opportunity to learn each day to see the world from a different angle.
11. The knowledge that The American Way is not The Only Way.
10. At the same time, an ability to see what is GREAT about the USA.
9. Something new, every day, every trip.
8. Meeting other travelers with similar ideals.
7. Traveling brings out the best in me- I tend to be patient and kind and forget about the hustle and bustle of life at home.
6. Did I mention the food?
5. Actually being able to see places that most people will never get to see: Forbidden Temple, Beijing Olympic Park, Munich Olympic Park, The Gateway to India and Taj Mahal Hotel.
4. Learning first hand about the history of other cultures... and whether or not we learned about them in school is "true."
3. Being self confident and self reliant, especially when I'm unable to communicate with those around me.
2. Coming home! To my dog and my warm, comfortable bed.
1. The people... wonderful people with wonderful stories and amazing life lessons.