Freedom

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Freedom to go where we want and do what we will
Freedom to think what we want--to say it, to write it down
We can read what we want without fear of reprisal or punishment
Freedom to move, to travel, to return, to start again.

I know I like to travel and want to see more of the world than I have seen. I know I'm a tourist, a sightseer and taker of snapshots. Travel gives a sense of accomplishment--I have gone places and done things. I have seen things I did not plan, expect or dream to see. I want to say that travel changes me in a positive way--makes me more flexible, open, aware, and tolerant. I learn tidbits of geography, history, culture, politics, language, and the more practical details of tourism and travel.
I frequently have a good time, am excited by the natural geograhical wonder and fascinated by the human spectacle.
I am not trying to accomplish anything. I write and post my blogs; I shoot and upload my photos. I travel, I photograph, I journal. I post.