A Case of the Travel Bug
Guevara’s parents defied many of the social conventions of their class and their time. Even though his household wasn’t necessarily infused with radical political attitudes, there was still a tone of defiant independence, according to Marshall Beck, editor at the North American Congress on Latin America.
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During his time in medical school, Guevera didn’t distinguish himself. His grades were far from outstanding. Ironically, he showed little interest in politics, and purposely stayed away from the left-wing groups on campus. There was one thing, however, that he had a love for. He had a case of the travel bug. There was an itch for an adventure in him, and he needed to get his fix.