This is an actual farmer’s house literally “in the middle of nowhere” (or on the outskirts of everywhere, depending upon your chosen perception) … Even by American standards, this location is extremely isolated, and gives the term “self-sufficiency” a whole new level of meaning. “The desire to go home that is a desire to be […]
“The miracles of our dreams lie beneath our foot soles — in each and every tiny step we take as we journey to the stars … I reckon the destination isn’t the only miracle.” ~ Besa Kosova
“Long enough have you dream’d contemptible dreams, Now I wash the gum from your eyes, You must habit yourself to the dazzle of the light and of every moment of your life. Long have you timidly waded holding a plank by the shore, Now I will you to be a bold swimmer, To jump off […]
“For where thy treasure is, there also will thy heart be.” ~ unknown (Luke 12:34)
“A journey, I reflected, is of no merit unless it has tested you.” ~ Tahir Shah
… into the quaint mountain village of Acebo … “It is far. But there is no journey upon this earth that a man may not make if he sets his heart to it … there are no mountains he may not climb, there are no deserts he cannot cross; save a mountain and a a […]
… a Pilgrim’s rest stop … “You are not on a journey to God; you are on a journey with God.” ~ Steve Mariboli
“God has arranged strange ways for some of us to find him. Sometimes He brings us on long physical journeys; sometimes He leaves us at home and makes the journey internal.” ~ Abigail Hartman
The Path gets quite rocky in places … “Life is a valuable and unique opportunity to discover who you are. But it seems as soon as you near answering that age-old question, something unexpected always happens to alter your course. And who it is you thought you were suddenly changes.” ~ Richelle Goodrich
… into Molinaseca, where we will rest for the night … “No single decision you ever made has led in a straight line to where you find yourself now. You peeked down some roads and took a few steps before turning back. You followed some roads that came to a dead end and others that […]
We didn’t have any cash to pay for a hostel, so we actually spent a night in a hotel. In this image, Mom & I are sampling what was by far the worst wine we drank the entire trip. At least it came in a pretty bottle … 😉 By the way, I couldn’t rest […]
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