Phenomenon.
I’ve noticed something about travel.
And I think it’s why I love it so —
When every moment
Of every day
Just is.
Molasses time and moment living.
And curiously, so curiously —
Whether we’re drinking cheap forties with friends on the beach…
Or daring to try foods we’ve never deigned to dry before…
We often take a moment at the end of the day to turn and face west.
Not to mourn the loss of another day passed unnoticed —
But to celebrate the life of a day well-spent.
And maybe, now that I think about it, I don’t have to be on an island in the Mediterranean to celebrate a day well-spent.
So tonight, I think, I will stop and face west.
What about you?
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Nice one! I adore travel. I live for it. But it is expensive, so if you can only be truly happy when you’re doing it, you’re in trouble. Appreciating all the other times is huge too.
So true. And I’m definitely working on it. :)
Looooooove! This was so poignant and I’m totally turning west tonight. XO
Aw, thanks Andi!!
Going to enjoy an evening left to my own devices, hubby is heading out for a boy’s weekend, have my place all to myself!
Those are the BEST! Pour yourself a glass of vino and enjoy!!
Love this, and love those pictures. (Is that Ibiza?? Looks amazing!) I’ll try to remember to look west :)
That IS Ibiza! Ha, I suppose I should mention that somewhere on the post.
And I hope you do remember to look west when you can. :)
Beautifully Said!
Your photos are breathtaking~ (As Usual)
Thank you, Julie! It feels good to finally sift through (and share) photos I took a while ago. Though I can’t say I wouldn’t love the chance to go back to Ibiza and take them all over again. :)
I was just thinking as I read through that this could be done anywhere, if we just think to take a breath to do it…and then you came to the same conclusion. How many times do we neglect the things around us that tourists just love when they visit? And how many sunsets go by while we do dishes or watch TV? Beautiful pics!
Exactly. :)
About a week ago I would have said, “Bah, I need to travel!” or something like that.
Now, as of current…I’ll likely be venturing on a little road trip from El Paso to Seattle sometime May/June….driving all the way up (and thru) Cali.
Seriously? What spawned this?
I drove from Omaha to Seattle to L.A. then back through Phoenix and Denver once, and I have to say that it’s a fantastic trip. Oregon has one of the most beautiful coastlines I’ve ever seen.
I’m a little bummed though you’re doing that instead of visiting us, but I suppose I can see the appeal. ;)
I may, honestly, be able to pull off a couple trips this year. I’ve just seriously been craving an actual road trip. Coincidentally, Kristen called me up a couple weeks back informing me she was going to check out a couple schools and thought I’d be a fun road trip companion; plus my love for Cali.
So, badda-bing, badda-boom…there you have it.