The purpose of this blog is so that I can have a place where I can reflect on my adventures and lessons of my world travels, but it also allows you to be able to stay connected with me as I may be very far from chatting distance.
I have been blessed in my life to have a family that enjoys travel, and that is very open to hearing various perspectives. Because of that upbringing, I want to travel, and I want to meet people who have experienced life in a much more different way than me. I am not going to lie, a part of my ambition to travel is also that I have lived relatively in the same area my whole life. I have lived all across Alberta and have moved homes and schools a few times, but I want to experience a change that is a bit more drastic than moving from a town to a city. I am lucky to have been able to see how people are able to live differently within the same province. My family's life on a farm in Viking, or an acreage in Hinton, is much different than the urban lifestyle of Sherwood Park, but I will admit that I feel oblivious to anything that is not the First World. I spend an abundance of time watching the news and reading about global affairs, but I feel that I need to experience these places, first hand, so that I can have a better grasp on these situations.
As I travel to El Salvador in July, and Jordan for the Fall Semester, I hope that my mind can be opened to view the world from perspectives that I have not fully considered, or have given my full attention.
I am a man who spends a lot of time thinking. I probably over think and philosophise about many things, and I know that these travels will make me think an incredible amount. That almost sounds like a painful experience, but also a beneficial one. I hope that my thoughts can also lead you to maybe ponder about some situations differently.
I also simply want you to enjoy reading about the fun I am going to have. I am incredibly excited to travel, and I want you to share in that excitement, fun, and joy.
Thank You,
Caleb
