I haven't written for a while. I've had a summer full of travel...but not by choice. I've moved twice. Interestingly, when I reread my April entry, I see that I was seeking simplicity. The moving process has helped me find some. I've downsized into something furnished. Everything I own has been sold, given away or stored, except for the "necessities." (I continue to be amazed at how much I still see as necessary.)
I've also been doing some reflection on the meaning of "meaningful travel." Earlier this summer, I heard myself say, as I explained what Sweet Mango Tours does, "there's an awful lot of meaningless travel going on out there!" Everyone at my table agreed.
Meaningful travel, to me, encourages the traveler to suspend their beliefs and consider other truths. Humility and appreciative wonder contribute to a more peaceful, compassionate and more richly connected world. Can a travel company truly offer this?
