I think it was Princess Irulan from
Dune who said “The spice extends
life. The spice expands
consciousness….The spice is vital to space travel.” While if my memory serves me correctly, she
was talking about a gas only found on the imaginary planet of Arrakis (ie Dune)
which allowed the Spacing Guild to bend time and space, the meaning can nonetheless
be bent to my purposes also. That is;
travel is a spice that extends life and it certainly does expand the
consciousness. I am addicted.
I am re-energized by everything I
experience when travelling. Everything
from the smells all around me; the sounds be they natural or otherwise; the
taste of the cuisine and local beverages; to of course, the sights that fill my
viewfinders (be they natural or otherwise).
The people I meet amuse, challenge, engage and enthrall me. The cultural differences expand the mind and
teach me lessons, and I always then spend countless hours examining my
experiences and pushing my boundaries of knowledge and attitude just that little bit more
each time.
I am fortunate to be able to
travel. But I have seized opportunities,
chased them – some requiring sacrifices and some sacrifices that have been
difficult on the heart to make. But the
rewards for me are worth it and continue to fully compensate.
My challenge travelling these days
has come from an unexpected source. But
one which again teaches lessons and keeps me grounded to my past. That is; these days the body is not so
complicit in my adventures and likes often add to the challenge of travelling
and adventuring. But you know what….while
ever I can, I will, come what may!!!
