Travel Aware, But Travel

My heart goes out to those that felt the wrath of a crazed killer at Virginia Tech. Violence knows no borders or boundaries. I think that many people I have run into in other counties have fears of visiting the US and you can bet that yesterday’s events will strengthen that fear. It is the same thing when I head to a place that has had recent political problems, “why would you go there,” is often asked. The answer is easy, I do not believe that murder and mayhem is isolated to a country or culture. Isolating yourself isn’t going to change anything. Living in fear isn’t living at all. Travel aware whether it is overseas or to the market down the street and better yet enjoy the journey.