One of the things I'm most grateful for in this experience is the people I have met. Most of them have become like a second family to me, with their support and warm feelings that make one feel at home. I have shared with many people on more than one occasion common ideologies, backgrounds, or aspirations, which has been very interesting for me.
These people whom I can now call friends are like this family that makes you smile a lot and that cheers you on to be a better version of yourself. With them I have enjoyed so many walks, “cook-up” as we say back home; and even shared some travel adventures together.
The wonders and blessings of crossing one border and another, visiting great cities, small villages, and seeing the marvelous architecture that holds all of Europe's history are simply stunning. It connects me with the past and with the people of the old continent. It also makes me understand some of the customs and history of "the Americas", and appreciate more where I come from and what I have.
So now as I am soon to depart to my homeland, where I will once again be surrounded by a chain of volcanos or the crystal waters of the Caribbean, I can proudly say: I'm not the same person I was 6 months ago, I have grown more, I have learned to appreciate more than ever what I have and who I am.
I'm thankful for this, for the people, the places I have visited and that brought on one or two occasions tears of joy and gratitude from my eyes.
So, I leave the "first world" with high hopes and dreams, and with the security that most of the people who were in this dream are now part of my reality, and that we will all see each other someday, at a specific time, place and enjoy once more again each other’s company.
So long...
“Sometimes you need to go far from home to appreciate more what you have”