While I'm looking forward to my adventures in traveling South America, I am a bit saddened that I won't be joined by my sister Holli on this trip. My sister just happens to be my favorite travel partner, but this time around, she won't be able to join me. She's a grad student, so I'm sure you can figure out the reasons.
We've had a few backpacking adventures in the past, around the British Isles and Scandanavia, and every time people figure out we're sisters, they always say something along the lines of, "You're sisters? And you, like, get along?" Well, yeah, we do, but sometimes, we don't. When traveling with someone, you spend 24 hours a day with them for the duration of your trip. You're bound to argue. Arguing with a friend can be awkward and weird, because you're not used to it. Holli and I are well-practiced at the argument. We've been doing it for 23 years. And when it's over, we don't feel the need to discuss it or try to figure out if we should continue the relationship, because we're sisters. We're still going to be sisters at the end of the trip, until the end of time, really, so we may as well just get over it and move on. I mean, if you're going to be stuck being someone's sister, you may as well have fun. No one else can make fun of your parents. (Only because we love you, of course.)
So who am I going to take embarassing photos of on this trip? I certainly don't want to take goofy pictures of myself. And if I feel like a good laugh, I won't be able to say, "Hey, do you remember the time mom played the finger cymbals?" or simply "Sandy!" to the person next to me. They won't understand why that's so funny. Or if my money belt is officially wet, I can't tell anyone, for fear they'll think I'm a freak. Holli already thinks I'm a freak, and neither of us really care. Surely my artistic renditions of each stop along the way won't be nearly as good.
So I'll start off on my own, meeting new people along the way, I'm sure. I'll meet up with Maribeth in September, then Ashley in October, but it just won't be the same. So, Holli, where are we going next?
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Just for the record, that's one of the worst pictures Holli has ever drawn. Sorry but she's much better than that. I think Kelli did it and is trying to pass it off as her sister's. :)
If I didn't know any better, I'd think you had feelings for me. I will be insanely jealous as you travel through South America without me. Who else will ask if you want to cuddle during romantic, yet chilly, sunsets. And you may always say NO!, but mark my words you'll miss the offer. Especially when surrounded by canoodelers(sp?). Hopefully you won't have to shake your fist at any overbooked cities, and no bags will be lost.
And yes, I did draw that picture on the plane home from PR. It was meant to protray wholesome family fun. Obviously its very realistic. I look forward to the Peruvian chapter.
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