I just can’t tell you enough how wonderful it feels to be home…and to see the Arizona sunsets like the one above…and how fabulous it is to not worry about water getting in my mouth when showering…how I don’t need bottled water to brush my teeth…and that I’m no longer worrying about what to eat and what not to eat…and of course to actually have a porcelain toilet to sit on that flushes toilet tissue…just pure heaven. To return appreciating the cleanliness of our streets, the abundance in our stores, the overall comfort of our homes…oh…how fortunate we are!
That said…what an amazing trip. When we would tell the locals that we went as far as Siksayati on the Rio Coco in Nicaragua…their eyebrows would raise and a facial expression of…you did what?
Yep…seven days and six nights on the Rio Coco…returning with seven children and one adult whose lives would be totally changed for the better…
But let’s start at the beginning…in Jinotega…the city of mists…
stay tuned! gg
Such an amazing adventure, i can’t wait to hear all about it!
Thanks Anyes, an amazing adventure for sure! Stay tuned…lots more to come!
Hey girl … if what you have to share is more beautiful than this desert sunset, well, I’m not sure my heart can stand it, but I will try.
So excited to hear your stories and, of course, see it all through your eyes but for now enjoy all your creature comforts and the joy of being home.
xo
Oh…you…you are just the best! Yes, I’m enjoying every moment in my Arizona home…I’m living in a palace! I said that around twenty years ago when I returned from hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and nothing has changed in all those years. Oh how fortunate we are!!!
So glad to hear from you and that you are home safe and sound and enjoying the comforts of home.
So looking forward to learning about your life-changing experiences and seeing your amazing photographs.
Beautiful AZ sunset, thanks for sharing.
Thought of you every day while you were gone.
Love you, Robin. xoxo
Thank you Lisa! I know I had lots of positive thoughts coming my way on this journey and I knew one would be yours! xoxo
Sometimes it takes traveling to third-world countries before we totally get how fortunate and privileged we are, Robin, I know. Not you, of course. You already know. I can already imagine the things we will soon see and hear from you. Holding my breath…. Till then, welcome back!
Doesn’t it though? My very first real third world experience was hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru and that was twenty years ago. I’ve always had the thought that I should do this type of travel periodically to be reminded of how fortunate I/we have it here living in the states. Thanks always for the very warm welcome home!
Robin, While I have never traveled to remote areas of the world like you, I do know the sensation of being insanely grateful for the everyday simple pleasures. After a loss or a health scare or a near miss, I am acutely aware of the blessings in my life. And I vow not to take them for granted – and then I do. But your beautiful picture of the Arizona sunset will help you to avoid this pitfall. Having taken this picture and taken in this scene, stored it in your heart, you will remain grateful – forever.
I look forward to hearing and seeing the details of your trip. And I am happy today knowing that the world is a better place with people like you in it. Lives changed – does it get any better?
Thanks Donna…always…for your beautiful heartfelt comments! So very much appreciated!!
Love the sentiments you’ve shared regarding how blessed we are in this country. Beautifully said. Can’t wait to hear about what sounds like an incredible journey!
Thanks Mary! So wonderful to have you visiting! More to come!
Your picture can compete with a painting by Turner! So amazingly beautiful.
Oh, thanks Karen! You always make me feel so good about my photography! xoxo
That is a beautiful image which deserves to be made large and placed upon your wall.
Welcome back and what a joy to see all you are grateful for….and those you brought back are grateful for their precious angel, you!
Wow, wow, and wow! Yes, we are so very fortunate. Also fortunate to be able to live vicariously through your work. Fantastic!