Things Don't Always Go As Planned
If there's one thing that's certain, especially in travel, it's that you never know what to expect when you are in a different country. Today was supposed to be a half day, private guided tour of Cochin, but as luck would have it, there were some political situations and rallies that prompted the government to declare a "band" (literally meaning "closure") in the State of Kerala. Schools were closed, businesses were closed, and there were no cars allowed on the road from 6am-6pm. To top it off, since my guide was coming from outside the area, he had to cancel as he couldn't drive to get to me. Luckily, my local touring company did an outstanding job of finding a new guide within Fort Cochin area at the last minute so I could do a walking tour.
As I mentioned on my Facebook Live post this morning, I think there's no better way to see a place than by walking through it's streets. You can use all your senses to really get a better understanding of the people and culture. So, there's always something positive that comes out of a seemingly bad situation. You may not be able to choose the circumstances, but you can certainly choose how you react to them. Having a great attitude and learning to "go with the flow" is essential in travel. It can make the difference between a great trip and one that leaves you feeling drained and annoyed. I'm a planner myself, so this "stay loose and go with the flow" idea is something I'm working on as well. I have a feeling this trip will give me plenty of opportunity to practice!
As I mentioned on my Facebook Live post this morning, I think there's no better way to see a place than by walking through it's streets. You can use all your senses to really get a better understanding of the people and culture. So, there's always something positive that comes out of a seemingly bad situation. You may not be able to choose the circumstances, but you can certainly choose how you react to them. Having a great attitude and learning to "go with the flow" is essential in travel. It can make the difference between a great trip and one that leaves you feeling drained and annoyed. I'm a planner myself, so this "stay loose and go with the flow" idea is something I'm working on as well. I have a feeling this trip will give me plenty of opportunity to practice!