"I'm a traveling woman, I made a lot of stops all over the world..."
Many people ask me why do I travel? My answer is simple. I am adventurous, love learning about people of other cultures and appreciate the differences we bring to each other. My spirit moves me to do things that I enjoy. I believe in living my life to the fullest...one day at a time, moment by moment. People often ask me "aren't you afraid to fly after 9/11? I respond with an emphatically NO!
I am not going to live my life in fear. Yes, I am cautious, careful, alert, and aware that there is the threat of terrorism, natural disasters occurring around the globe, and a possible plane crash (God forbid), however, everyday living is threatened by dangers in your home, car, neighborhood, on the street or on your job (co-worker gone postal) and so on. Folks if you live in fear, then fearful situations will gravitate to you. Think positive... live life as though each day is your last.
Traveling nourishes the soul and increases one's knowledge about cultural differences, tolerance, and many other valuable lessons in life. I've seen and experienced many wonders of the world (so far 5 out of 7) and covered major continents. My travels have taken me to sacred places where I've felt spiritual connections in many ways, for example, ( Egypt Pyramids-preservation of once human bodies, Taj Mahal-lessons on undying love and devotion between an India couple, Machu Picchu-highly skilled Ancient Inca people who built an empire nearly 8,000 feet above sea level, and lets not forget the powerful energy-filled vortexes in Sedona, Arizona U.S.A. which I experienced "third eye" spiritual insight with the help of our Native American Indian guide: Rahelio).
I also want to add that not all places have been "feel good places for me." There are some where I absolutely feel no connection at all, as if I didn't belong there ( this maybe partly do as to how we as African-Americans are received based on how well the people understand us and our culture. Some places feel warm immediately on entrance and some are cold. In Prague, Czech Republic I felt disconnected, the people were cold, unfriendly and stared at us as though we were aliens or something. However, we survived, enjoyed the beauty of the country historical highlights, food, and shopping.
There were no blacks visible there except a few African men from Nigeria working in hotels and restaurants. I think because it is so European, not many AA visit that part of the world. One good note during our visit was that the Pragues were excited to see President Obama coming within a few days of our visit there.
*Maya Angelou says that "All people cry, laugh, eat, worry and die".
That's a lot in a lifetime so far of this young "Baby Boomer."
Dream big, Step out of your comfort zone...Travel...Explore Beyond Your Doors
Many people ask me why do I travel? My answer is simple. I am adventurous, love learning about people of other cultures and appreciate the differences we bring to each other. My spirit moves me to do things that I enjoy. I believe in living my life to the fullest...one day at a time, moment by moment. People often ask me "aren't you afraid to fly after 9/11? I respond with an emphatically NO!
I am not going to live my life in fear. Yes, I am cautious, careful, alert, and aware that there is the threat of terrorism, natural disasters occurring around the globe, and a possible plane crash (God forbid), however, everyday living is threatened by dangers in your home, car, neighborhood, on the street or on your job (co-worker gone postal) and so on. Folks if you live in fear, then fearful situations will gravitate to you. Think positive... live life as though each day is your last.
Traveling nourishes the soul and increases one's knowledge about cultural differences, tolerance, and many other valuable lessons in life. I've seen and experienced many wonders of the world (so far 5 out of 7) and covered major continents. My travels have taken me to sacred places where I've felt spiritual connections in many ways, for example, ( Egypt Pyramids-preservation of once human bodies, Taj Mahal-lessons on undying love and devotion between an India couple, Machu Picchu-highly skilled Ancient Inca people who built an empire nearly 8,000 feet above sea level, and lets not forget the powerful energy-filled vortexes in Sedona, Arizona U.S.A. which I experienced "third eye" spiritual insight with the help of our Native American Indian guide: Rahelio).
I also want to add that not all places have been "feel good places for me." There are some where I absolutely feel no connection at all, as if I didn't belong there ( this maybe partly do as to how we as African-Americans are received based on how well the people understand us and our culture. Some places feel warm immediately on entrance and some are cold. In Prague, Czech Republic I felt disconnected, the people were cold, unfriendly and stared at us as though we were aliens or something. However, we survived, enjoyed the beauty of the country historical highlights, food, and shopping.
There were no blacks visible there except a few African men from Nigeria working in hotels and restaurants. I think because it is so European, not many AA visit that part of the world. One good note during our visit was that the Pragues were excited to see President Obama coming within a few days of our visit there.
*Maya Angelou says that "All people cry, laugh, eat, worry and die".
That's a lot in a lifetime so far of this young "Baby Boomer."
Dream big, Step out of your comfort zone...Travel...Explore Beyond Your Doors
Covering The Globe...
One Country At A Time.
WORLD GLOBE
Just as you see the countries connected on this globe...so are we as human being. No matter where on the planet Earth,
we are connected in one way or another.
BELIEVE IT!
we are connected in one way or another.
BELIEVE IT!