June 13

         Today we went to the Blue Mountains and saw beautiful waterfalls and mountains.  We went on long hikes through the rainforest while it was pouring rain.  Before we went to the mountains we stopped at the Sydney Olympic park, which was awesome.  After spending the whole day in the mountains we went to Sydney to see a light show on the Opera House.  I think I could travel on my own because I know how to get around.  Me and my sister have gone down to Chicago and Milwaukee many times just by ourselves without our parents.  When we go it is not that stressful either because we have a plan.  If you have a plan when you are traveling and you follow that plan everything will turn out alright.  Also you need to know the city.  If you don't know the city you will be walking around not knowing where to go or what to do.  If you do know the city you probably wont end up getting lost.  Also you need to know your limits. If you cant walk very far I wouldn't plan a hike or long walking tour.  I would strongly enjoy traveling by myself.  I plan one day to go backpacking to places I have never been.  I will probably come back to Australia/NZ one day.  I really want to go backpacking soon in a place like Wisconsin or Pennsylvania. Overall I think that traveling by myself is within my reach and that I could go on a trip and figure out good things to do while staying within my limits and having a good time.