Week 10: Travel That Changed You
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Published: March 8, 2010 Katherine Lyon’s article “Getting Lost and Finding Myself in Germany” talks about traveling to a country at a young age and how that experience changed her life. Where have you traveled– locally and abroad– that has changed your life, for better and for worse?
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Two-and-a-half years ago, my husband and I went to Italy (first time). It was a 14-day trip and we did it on our own. We used every method of transportation: planes, trains, automobiles. What an amazing experience! I am an such an American of 100% Italian descent. I never had any interest in seeing Italy and felt no real connection to my “homeland.” We went there in part to attend a destination wedding of my best friend, but in the end, I came home feeling very ITALIAN! I now eat foods I never ate before; I entertain differently; and I appreciate life in a calmer, more relaxed way. I STILL CANNOT COOK like an Italian, but I can dream!
I have only been to Europe once and it was before I was a New Yorker. I was constantly surprised at what I saw….it was CULTURE SHOCK. I need to go back again now that 12 years has passed and I have learned a lot more about the world. I think I would appreciate it more.
What freaked me out the most? When waiters seated others at our same table. Now I share tables with strangers all the time. I’m laughing at myself while writing about it.