Dearest friend,
You are about to uncover the mysteries of South America on your own. How brave!
Before wishing you “have a nice trip”, there are two things I wanted to say:
First - Take a journal. Some interesting thoughts may cross your mind, and I guess you’ll want to put them down on paper.
Second - When you reach a mountain peak or something of the sort, promise me you will remember to do this: stop with the picture-taking frenzy for a minute and move away from the noisy tourist groups (if it is safe of course). Try to give yourself some privacy. Inhale as if it were your last breath; hold it for a few seconds, and then exhale as if you wanted to freeze that moment for a bit longer than it’s actually going to last. Now, look around and realize how completely overwhelmed you feel. Do not try to grasp or turn anything into a concept. Do not become nostalgic before you even know something is over. Just be aware of the inexplicable magic and stay present.
Something tells me some of your questions will be answered then.
When you come back, please, don’t share this experience. Keep it to yourself. The secrecy will make it even more real and special.
I trust that you will make this a memorable trip, Laura!
Bon Voyage,
Carol
You are about to uncover the mysteries of South America on your own. How brave!
Before wishing you “have a nice trip”, there are two things I wanted to say:
First - Take a journal. Some interesting thoughts may cross your mind, and I guess you’ll want to put them down on paper.
Second - When you reach a mountain peak or something of the sort, promise me you will remember to do this: stop with the picture-taking frenzy for a minute and move away from the noisy tourist groups (if it is safe of course). Try to give yourself some privacy. Inhale as if it were your last breath; hold it for a few seconds, and then exhale as if you wanted to freeze that moment for a bit longer than it’s actually going to last. Now, look around and realize how completely overwhelmed you feel. Do not try to grasp or turn anything into a concept. Do not become nostalgic before you even know something is over. Just be aware of the inexplicable magic and stay present.
Something tells me some of your questions will be answered then.
When you come back, please, don’t share this experience. Keep it to yourself. The secrecy will make it even more real and special.
I trust that you will make this a memorable trip, Laura!
Bon Voyage,
Carol
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