This morning, I was startled awake by the sounds of machine-gun fire. At least, that was my first thought – … More
Tag: Travel
Scenes from a (Very) Long Walk
It’s hard for me to pinpoint the exact moment that the germ of this wild notion sprouted in my brain … More
BaliCore: For the People of Bali
Just over two months ago, I received a text message from a Balinese man – Komang – whom I’ve known … More
Beach of Revelations
Build it, and they will come. At least, that was the plan when an environmental initiative recently took root across … More
The Phoenix Cycles Again
The last time I rode a bicycle was in Battambang, Cambodia. In the early afternoon of January 25, 2009, the … More
Life is a Masquerade
“Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” ~ James … More
A Covidesque Camino
For Camino pilgrims past and future, the present – namely 2020 – is proving to be a dud. A black … More
The Plaguest Year of All
Since the pandemic came to town, nothing’s been the same. Most mornings, I wake up, get out of bed and … More
The Curative Power of Cows
Not long into his 2019 TED talk, British journalist and New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari tells the curious … More
Grounded, but Grateful
Today, I was scheduled to fly out of Bali. On a wonderful adventure. On many adventures. First stop: Bangkok. Staying … More
Healing Pilgrim 