to all my girls who, like me, want to travel the world after high school: Bring a boy. Yes, its true, in general there nice to be around. I find they make girls less crazy and everyone seems to be more happy with a hot guy around but thats not why I`m telling you to do this.
A boy will make you feel safer. Don`t even think about going to the middle east without one. Egypt is especially out of the question. You could yell rape at a train station and not get a second glance. Its part of the culture. Men will stare at you like your a piece of meat, without even trying to hide it. And believe me being cute has nothing to do with it because it doesnt stop just cause your wearing sweats and a rain jacket and havent showered in three days. When we were in Luxor I didn´t even feel okay walking up the street from our flat to get water.
When my dad or even aidan were around it was a completely different story. Sure there were jokes. when I tried to send kari a letter, the hotel manager said he could send it but first, would I marry him? The same kind of thing happened at markets, shop owners wondering "how many cammels for your daughter?" But no one really tried anything beyond that.
Although its not necissary, bringing a boy on a trip to Europe will make you happier. Being an American girl on your own will attract cat calls and whistles. Thats what its like when I`m by myself shopping or just wandering here. But if anyone is with me, again all of that is nonexistent.
This is just something thats been on my mind because a couple days ago this really creepy old guy tried to feel me up on the Metro. You always tell yourself your gonna give him a sharp elbow to the ribs but in the moment you want to believe the way he just brushed your leg was an accident and when it keeps happening you just feel so paralyzed. Thank the lord for Aidan who was watching and loudly offered to switch spots before anything could happened.
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