As an independent traveler, I was a little worried about getting lonely while traveling. If my brief experience so far is any indication, I have nothing to wory about.
My new friends pictured above are a perfect example: Victoria from Spain, Sky from Korea, Theresa also from Spain and an amazing look alike of a young Carrie Fisher, and Patricia from Brazil. We are all traveling alone and naturally gravitated toward each other. The language struggles are part of the fun and a learning experience for us all. Often it takes a couple of us to explain one concept well enough to one another.
Together we went to the Adams Morgan festival (a huge street party) and enjoyed people watching as much as anything else. Then we tried finding an open Karaoke place; alas, it was Sunday night(Whew!) Instead we went to Chinatown, adding Mark from London and very funny Eddy from Argentina/Miami to the group.
Over breakfast this morning, Eddy's equally funny Aunt invited me to stay with her in Argentina. The open friendliness and generosity of my fellow travelers is refreshing to the soul.
Daily expenses: $55.25
