by Mackenzie Brim
Experiencing the beauty and
attractions on the incredible island of Puerto Rico was an incredible
experience. From the luminescent organisms of the bio bay to the rivers of the
rain forest and all the way to the coast of Ponce, it was a trip for the books.
But to say that my trip to Puerto Rico was perfect would be a lie. It was full
of challenging situations and uncomfortable experiences. I roomed with a
stranger and traveled with more. I was challenged by conflict and mistakes I made,
but all of those things only amplified what I was able tog et out of the trip.
Experiencing adversity and
challenge alongside the beautiful experiences made me grow more than I could
ever have hoped. Those strangers became my friends, the conflict gave rise to
resolution and realization, and mistakes were lessons learned.
All of these things would not
have been possible from reading a book about Puerto Rico or searching online. I
had to go out and seek them an for that I am forever grateful.
I don’t know what the future holds
for me when it comes to travel writing. I sincerely hope that it will be a part
of my life in future. But regardless, because of this experience I have a skill
that no one can take away from me. I can have experiences in new places and
communicate them to others. Whatever form this takes in my future, I will
always have those skills, these memories, and relationships.
Mackenzie Brim
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