What prevented Rita from traveling at the beginning of the book?

What were some of the obstacles she had to overcome once she began traveling on her own?

Why is it different for a woman to travel on her own as opposed to a man, and how did she overcome this obstacle?

What lessons did Rita learn about politics and freedom when she was in Nicaragua?

What did she learn about spiritualism throughout the book?

What impact did her travels have on her family?

What was Rita's key to success as a Nomad?