Lessons learned on the road!

Here's some thoughts that crossed my mind and observations that I made that I actually wrote down specifically for a posting when I got back. I'm quite surprised I didn't lose the piece of paper!

• We all laugh at the same things, regardless of where we're from or what language we speak!
• Every culture has their own definition of beauty.
• Every country and culture has both beautiful and ugly people... inside and out!
• "Big" is only looked down on in the western world.
• Children's temper tantrums sound and look the same no matter what country you're in.
• Not enough American's travel... specifically I mean to third world countries/areas.
• Never underestimate the power of a smile. It was one of the most effective and helpful tools I had... regardless of whether or not there was a language barrier.
  
• Coca Cola and the Japanese are EVERYWHERE!