All about expectations.
Recently I was able to travel to Greek isles, Turkey, and Italy. All were simply amazing and surprising. I guess when your expectations and not set high, lots of things will surprise you.
The island of Santorini. An island made out of an erupted volcano that seems interesting in itself. A Tour buses up the side when you didn’t know how afraid you were of heights, completely frightening. As we reached the top, I have never seen such views. I think I kissed the gravel floor upon arrival. My expectations of these countries were from textbooks, and the history of their Greek mythology and religious strife.
Being there was a different mindset, besides, the background noise of a tour guide. You stop, and stand at this place thinking, frightened and recapping everything you thought you knew about something.
I had an amazing time, took tons of photos, and right now want to be there. My trip left me with a sense of, no matter how long you’re gone, it’s difficult to go on a trip and not come home different than you were before you left.