[Lizzie]

I guess I am confused, do you want to go to Mexico or Papua New Guinea?

I guess it would all depend on how old you are, if you are an adult, you don't have to get your parents on board to make your dream come true, you should just go for it.

But, if you are a minor, or are still living under the support of your parents, I can understand their concern. Mexico is a very dangerous place at the moment. I have been there several times over the years, but have stopped going after my college begged students not to go anymore. There were just too many rapes, murders and missing cases of people going to Mexico for all sorts of reasons and then never coming back or ending up in a Mexican prison. I know you say that you will be with your group... but from the perspective of a parent, its not the most heart warming idea.