Because this experience will not necessarily be an easy one, I think it is an important one to undertake. I do not doubt it will be fun, but also challenging and at times maybe a little frightening, as I do not know the country or the people. Learning to be accepting and to explore is what traveling abroad should be about. If I can serve the community I am visiting, it makes traveling even more rewarding.
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