What is it about getting older that makes you scared to do new things? I am super excited about the adventures we are about to embarq on but at the same time there is a sizzle of nervous, scared anticipation. I would never have felt this way when I was in my 20's..... Is it because we are traveling alone? Is it because we are sitting in the airport at our gate listening to a woman talk on her cell phone in Spanish and I don't understand her - heh heh. We're screwed. I pray my gringo Spanish will keep us safe and out of trouble. I keep thinking about this anxious felling I have getting on the plane to Managua. Perhaps my desire to anticipate what will happen in order to be well prepared is
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