Like any story, there is a beginning, so let's start with that. or maybe we can just hop into the middle and work our way back.
Now, I'm a mid 20-something who has become unbelievably fascinated with the world and all the amazing places it has to offer. I owe this intense wanderlust and love affair with travel to my Mom.
There are a few things you should know about her.
- Camels are her favorite animal, to the point where friends and family have made it her weird quirk obsession. We have 200 plus camels in our home ranging from figurines to paintings, most of these were gifts. We even have a camel mailbox, which was a gift.
I kid you not, this is our mail box!
2. Hula dancing is her passion. When she is swaying to the ukelele tunes the biggest smile and look of peace envelops her face.
3. Don't ever take a full frozen discard pile of Canasta Cards when playing with her. That is the quickest way to get some angry words thrown your way.
But, what you really have to know is she has the most beautiful adventurous spirit of anyone I know. She is so brave and independent. Always willing to try something new and breathe in life to it's fullest. This is what fuels her travels.
When I was in school my Mom, Dad, Brother, and I would go somewhere almost every break we got. Winter Break was always reserved for South Africa to visit my Dad's side of the family, Spring Break was usually a Dude Ranch, and Summer was open season for any destination.
One day (when I was in highschool) my Mom came up with the idea to do a Mother-Daughter Trip, using the excuse of my cousin's Bat Mitzvah in Australia. We booked our first trip together and since then we have had many wonderful adventures.
"Travels With a Hula Dancing Camel" is the accounts of these adventures! I hope you enjoy!