People don't get to choose their family, but if you have the family you would choose - that's happiness.
There__ something profoundly intense and intoxicating about friendship found en route. It__ the bond that arises from being thrust into uncomfortable circumstances, and the vulnerability of trusting others to navigate those situations. It__ the exhilaration of meeting someone when we are our most alive selves, breathing new air, high on life-altering moments. It__ the discovery of the commonality of the world__ people and the attendant rejection of prejudices. It__ the humbling experience of being suspicious of a stranger who then extends a great kindness. It__ the astonishment of learning from those we set out to teach. It__ the intimacy of sharing small spaces, the recognition of a kindred spirit across the globe.It__ the travel relationship, and it can only call itself family.
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There__ something profoundly intense and intoxicating about friendship found en route. It__ the bond that arises from being thrust into uncomfortable circumstances, and the vulnerability of trusting others to navigate those situations. It__ the exhilaration of meeting someone when we are our most alive selves, breathing new air, high on life-altering moments. It__ the discovery of the commonality of the world__ people and the attendant rejection of prejudices. It__ the humbling experience of being suspicious of a stranger who then extends a great kindness. It__ the astonishment of learning from those we set out to teach. It__ the intimacy of sharing small spaces, the recognition of a kindred spirit across the globe.It__ the travel relationship, and it can only call itself family.
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