La Paz in Spanish means " peace." What is great about this trip is the amount of peace from strangers.
In the Middle East, Africa, and Asia- peace is interrupted with....
*Someone thinks you're pretty
*Someone who wants to sell you something,
*Someone who wants to talk because you're American
*Someone who wants to be annoying,
*Someone who wants your attention
*Someone who thinks they love you
*Someone trying to lead you to accommodation
*Someone called a "Taxi Driver!"
Perhaps, I am just referring to the high levels of annoyance and No peace in Egypt and Morocco.
Regardless, this post is to give recognition to these peaceful countries: Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua- Belize is not quite at the peaceful level of the other three, but it's pretty good.
La Paz, peace, is one of the most beautiful things a traveler could ever be given. The fancy resorts, the expensive food, the big tours-nothing compares to this one word-peace.
It's significant to mention the fact that I do look Latin American so people may not bother me as much, but I did not see this happening with other tourists nor did I hear any complaints from Anyone.
Also, people who knew I was American still did not annoy me. They allowed me to have the peace I deserve. What kinds of peace? The physical, mental, and spiritual peace that human beings deserve, especially during travel. These people were not trying to manipulate you with money(yes few occasions). They did not follow you around when you were shopping. They did not holler at you, make inappropriate gestures, or treat you like a dog. They don't fall in love in 5 seconds(well most of them;) People are just nice, honest, love to laugh, love to smile, keep you smiling, and they are genuine. They don't sugarcoat themselves.
It must be said that all these countries are primarily Christian except for Belize(league of it's own). The Christian religion believes in respect, peace, and love. It's not a culture that supports such negative behaviors in public.
There could be a whole study done with many different factors, but overall I am just beyond thankful for La Paz. My appreciation overflows from my heart to have these times to ride my bike, sit on the beach quietly, read a book in peace, write in a café day by day, church, and taking a hike. People will engage in conversation, but they know when to stop-this is the crucial part. They know when to give you the peace you deserve. They could keep talking, bothering you, or asking you questions, but they "Stop." They let you have La Paz.
In the Middle East, Africa, and Asia- peace is interrupted with....
*Someone thinks you're pretty
*Someone who wants to sell you something,
*Someone who wants to talk because you're American
*Someone who wants to be annoying,
*Someone who wants your attention
*Someone who thinks they love you
*Someone trying to lead you to accommodation
*Someone called a "Taxi Driver!"
Perhaps, I am just referring to the high levels of annoyance and No peace in Egypt and Morocco.
Regardless, this post is to give recognition to these peaceful countries: Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua- Belize is not quite at the peaceful level of the other three, but it's pretty good.
La Paz, peace, is one of the most beautiful things a traveler could ever be given. The fancy resorts, the expensive food, the big tours-nothing compares to this one word-peace.
It's significant to mention the fact that I do look Latin American so people may not bother me as much, but I did not see this happening with other tourists nor did I hear any complaints from Anyone.
Also, people who knew I was American still did not annoy me. They allowed me to have the peace I deserve. What kinds of peace? The physical, mental, and spiritual peace that human beings deserve, especially during travel. These people were not trying to manipulate you with money(yes few occasions). They did not follow you around when you were shopping. They did not holler at you, make inappropriate gestures, or treat you like a dog. They don't fall in love in 5 seconds(well most of them;) People are just nice, honest, love to laugh, love to smile, keep you smiling, and they are genuine. They don't sugarcoat themselves.
It must be said that all these countries are primarily Christian except for Belize(league of it's own). The Christian religion believes in respect, peace, and love. It's not a culture that supports such negative behaviors in public.
There could be a whole study done with many different factors, but overall I am just beyond thankful for La Paz. My appreciation overflows from my heart to have these times to ride my bike, sit on the beach quietly, read a book in peace, write in a café day by day, church, and taking a hike. People will engage in conversation, but they know when to stop-this is the crucial part. They know when to give you the peace you deserve. They could keep talking, bothering you, or asking you questions, but they "Stop." They let you have La Paz.
Thank you to these beautiful countries for being respectful of your visitors, for being kind, for being patient, for listening, and providing help. This is what makes people visit your country again and this is what makes tourists spread positivity to others.
AMEN
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