1.I feel that I travel for many reasons. One big reason is that I want to see something new. I want to experience a place unlike anywhere I've been before. Another reason, which is also like what Iyer said, was that traveling helps me see the world clearly. I should be able to see the world in many different ways, and not just the way that I live it. I also travel to learn and see more about places I can only read about or see on tv. Iyer also feels the same way and I agree that we travel in order to compare our lives to others.
2. I believe the quote, "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeing new places, but in seeing with new eyes" means a lot. It shows how in order for you to really take in all of a new environment, you have to step in the shoes,or eyes, of the native people. This also means that the best way for you to get maximum culture in take is to live the time you're there as if you were someone who lived there. I feel this relates to me because in Australia I am going to be in a new place and I need to view it in new eyes and not just walk around looking at it as if I was just in a new part of Grayslake.
3. I believe Iyer's saying is very true that "what gives value to travel is fear." The fear in travel is what you will best remember. This means that if you aren't going to step out of your comfort box then you aren't going to take in everything. You need to live knowing that you might do something new and exciting, but also scary, but that in the end you will always remember that moment. This relates to our journey because instead of just doing everything that we read in a book, that instead we should be looking for fun and new places that at first you know you might not want to try.
4.I do believe that travelers should share their experiences with all they visit and those they return to. This way, those who were not there can imagine how it could have felt like to actually have been there during that moment. Also, this way your experiences will never be forgotten because people can just keep passing the stories down to other people who can hopefully get a better understanding of the world around them.
5.My favorite quote in this article is, "But for the rest of us, the sovereign freedom of traveling comes from the fact that it whirls you around and turns you upside down, and stands everything you took for granted on its head". I chose this quote because it truly shows that people take too much for granted and then when you visit a different culture that everything is changed. Fear once again comes in mind when you leave that comfort zone and are now "upside down" as Iyer would say.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
First Blog
My name is Caleb Stoneman Munk. I was born in Naperville, Illinois and I moved to Grayslake around age 3. I go to Grayslake Central where I play soccer and I am also part of the environmental club. In my free time I enjoy playing sports and hanging out with friends.
1. At first, I did not want to go on this trip. I usually just like hanging out with friends over the summer and I am busy enough with family that another trip didn't seem like fun. Before I ruled it out completely I talked to someone who had gone on the China trip and they said it was an amazing experience. Another reason was because I don't really get to go out of the country often and I knew this would be a great trip.
2. Basically, I hope to learn to a lot. I can't wait to see how people live in Australia because all I have ever seen is pictures. I also cannot wait to see all the different wildlife there is. I think most importantly though, I hope to learn more about myself. I want to push myself out of my limits and enjoy life outside of Grayslake.
3.There are many things that interest me about Australia and New Zealand. One of the things that interest me most is seeing a whole new culture that I probably will only see on tv for the rest of my life. I am also really excited to see a new environment with all the new animals and wildlife. I think most importantly though, I am interesting in meeting new people who are going on the trip and making friends and memories that will last forever.
4. I believe learning about where you're going before you go will improve your experience because that way you know what you should be looking for. Also, that way you can find out different details about their culture so you know something to look for and also how you should act. I feel it is better to have an understanding of the country instead of just going into it blindly.
1. At first, I did not want to go on this trip. I usually just like hanging out with friends over the summer and I am busy enough with family that another trip didn't seem like fun. Before I ruled it out completely I talked to someone who had gone on the China trip and they said it was an amazing experience. Another reason was because I don't really get to go out of the country often and I knew this would be a great trip.
2. Basically, I hope to learn to a lot. I can't wait to see how people live in Australia because all I have ever seen is pictures. I also cannot wait to see all the different wildlife there is. I think most importantly though, I hope to learn more about myself. I want to push myself out of my limits and enjoy life outside of Grayslake.
3.There are many things that interest me about Australia and New Zealand. One of the things that interest me most is seeing a whole new culture that I probably will only see on tv for the rest of my life. I am also really excited to see a new environment with all the new animals and wildlife. I think most importantly though, I am interesting in meeting new people who are going on the trip and making friends and memories that will last forever.
4. I believe learning about where you're going before you go will improve your experience because that way you know what you should be looking for. Also, that way you can find out different details about their culture so you know something to look for and also how you should act. I feel it is better to have an understanding of the country instead of just going into it blindly.
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