Belize and People

When I started my trip in Guatemala not too long ago, I could not have foreseen what a life changer it would be. I remember writing in my blog in Xela that traveling this time feels different. So I had a hunch. But I had no idea how, where and for what reason my life would change.

Of course my life hasn’t changed all that dramatically. But I have. I’ve learned so much more about myself, about life, about people. And however amazing the countries and places I have been to have been, they do not compare to the people I have had the privilege to get to know.

Last time I updated my blog I was diving in Utila. Since then I have traveled through Honduras, small piece of Guatemala again, and Belize all the way to San Pedro. Since then I have also left Belize, but let’s linger there for a moment.

I decided to couchsurf in San Pedro instead of staying in a hostel. Best decision I have made so far. I stayed with Bruce, awesome and unique American retiree. What’s so awesome about Bruce, you might ask. What is not, will I respond. He is just something different! So much fun, great sense of humor, and a huge hockey fan! He knows so many people on the island, introduced me to bunch of them and I ended up having the time of my life. How many times you get invited to go sailing in the Caribbean with bunch of awesome people? (okay, happened in Egypt, but still. And yes, I know Egypt is not in the Caribbean).

I met a group of girls from Canada doing their teacher practicum in San Pedro. These girls reminded me again that every single day should be the best day of my life. Every day counts, so live it to the fullest. So many laughs, so many good jokes, so many good songs, good times, and of course, night swims. Oh girls, how I miss you!

After five fully lived days in San Pedro I continued my way to Mexico and found myself in Playa del Carmen, again couchsurfing with Xavi, a Mexican guy who lives with friends and animals (two dogs, four cats). After two days in Playa, I hopped in a bus again and ended up in Isla Mujeres.

What can I say? Traveling is my life. Not knowing where I will be tomorrow, or even tonight, is exciting. When people hear that I travel alone, they usually ask me two questions: don’t you get lonely or aren’t you scared? But how could I be lonely when I meet so many new people every day? Or scared: Why would I be? What should I be afraid of here? Even though I do crazy things sometimes, I’m not stupid. And besides, I could get robbed or molested in Finland too. It’s not about where you are, it’s about how you deal with where you are.

My life is right now, at this second; not tomorrow. My dream is to live my life today. And I do.

What do you do?