Summer 2010

Ever since I became a college student, my vacations and breaks have been filled with summer courses and volunteering.
This summer, I decided that I want to try something new- a road trip.

My definition of road trip is a break from one’s daily life to experience new things and encounter different people in a planned yet flexible schedule. As a matter of fact, a road trip itself is a new thing for me. I am very excited what kind of things or people I will get to see and meet during this trip.

For this trip I'll start in Austin, Texas and end in Boston, Massachusetts.I decided to make Boston as my final destination, because there are so many historic sites to see-a great way to forget about science for once. Also, I wanted to see how the East is different from Texas and I'm sure there is no better way to find it out than actually going to the East.

I will be taking this trip with my sister, who loves to travel around. After I came to Austin for college, I didn't get to spend much time with my sister who stayed with my family in El Paso. I thought this trip will not only be a great memory for both of us, but also make the sister-sister bond stronger.

Our first plan was to take this trip on a rental car and take an airplane on the way back. But because my sister and I have not driven long distance before, we decided to fly to Atlanta, Georgia first. Then we’ll rent a car and drive to Boston.