I've heard that line and a few variants over the last few months while on and preparing for this monster of a trip. From friends, family and even the odd ex-coworker. While it definitely helps being just a young gun, here's what I think about luck.
Luck wasn't a factor in paying for my airplane tickets. Luck wasn't a factor in the hours spent preparing myself for the trip. Luck wasn't a factor each time I put money away into my travel fund. Ultimately, luck didn't decide if I was going to travel or not.
I decided to travel. Not luck.
Just like how I decided I wanted to work at the best restaurant in Vancouver and then did everything I could to get there, just like how I decided to move out after high school and did everything I could to make it happen, just like how I decided I wanted to travel and then did everything I could to make it happen.
If you want something. Make it happen! It's as simple as saving money, buying a ticket, getting a visa, and showing up at the airport on time! I hope I don't sound condemning at all, I just wanted to really make a point that luck has nothing to do with it. Just like it didn't in deciding to go to University, or getting a part time job.
Luck was a factor in my ticket prices though! As it also was with not getting mugged walking home at night, meeting two photographers at Christo who gave me a lift back to Lapa, with meeting a bunch of Epic Canadians, among other things!
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| Nice little selfie with Jesus Anyway, I'm currently all done in Rio! Had a blast being sick for three days, watching Germany win, watching Argentinians cry, hiking a bit of Christ the Redeemer, and having a sweet final night with a bunch of great Canadians! I'm at the bus terminal waiting for my 5am bus to Mangaratiba where I hope to catch my 8am boat ride to Ilha Grande where I'll be for the next eight days! Hope Lady Luck is on my side ;) |
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| This is how much I trust myself to waking up at 3am.. |
Channy
July 14th - Rodoviária Novo Rio Bus Terminal, Rio de Janerio
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