The Journey Begins

So it all begins. Just like that you wake up one day with an undeniable need to run! Run as fast as you can into the distance and not look back. Nothing can stop you, not even the people you love. It's like an inexplicable force. A desire so strong, you leave the people you love, you put your career on hold, and you book yourself onto a volunteer programme the other side of the world. You question your own motives and even wonder whether it's the right thing to do, but not even your own doubts or fears can break the pull into the unknown.

From October 29th to December 29th I will be volunteering at an Orphanage in Mexico.

Mexico has recently been in the papers for all the wrong reasons; Drug Wars, Civil Unrest, Murders and Kidnapping. In 2009 alone, 10,000 children were left orphaned in the city of Ciudad Juarez, due to the drug wars.

However, Mexico is a very large country with a very large population, and not everyone is involved in crime. I'm just as likely to get attacked walking alone at night in East London, and apparently more recently in 'Victoria Station'. I've spoken to a number of people who disagree with the bad press Mexico is receiving. From what I have been told Mexicans are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet, with a passion for music, work, life and most importantly they are very proud of their culture.

I cannot wait to experience life out there, and I'm truly excited to be working with other like minded people, partaking in festival season, eating real Mexican food and last but far from least I'm excited about meeting the children, and the challenge of learning all their names. My 'Mexican for Beginners' book is in the post, my place is certain, my mind made up, now all I have to do is book the flights. I will be keeping a diary about my time in Mexico, I hope you enjoy reading it. Let the journey begin......

Love
B xx