My Treasure Box

My tresure box is full of friends who were once strangers, unexpected beauty upon the path and those who travel with me in the suitcase of my heart. These treasures have brought more meaning and beauty into this wonderful life God has given me.

A new chapter

USA | Monday, 16 Nov 2009 | Views [18]

After asparagus picking we said good bye to G (our car) Cat, Katie and Adrian.  We stood beside the mighty mountain with our thumbs in the air and our packs on our backs waiting for a ride to Wellington (the capital of NZ and the bottom of the N. Island).... Read more >


Asparagus Picking

USA | Monday, 16 Nov 2009 | Views [12]

After leaving Coromandel I journeyed down the country in our new free car with Jeanna, Katie, Cat and Adrian.  We spent 5 days picking asparagus and finding places to sleep each night.  When we arrived we went to Opal Springs campground and hot springs ... Read more >


An inspiring weekend in Coromandel

NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 5 Nov 2009 | Views [35] | Comments [2]

About 2 weeks ago I spent a long weekend in Karuna Falls solar eco-village wwoofing.  This weekend was my favorite weekend in New Zealand so far.  Here is my journal entry from that timel: Pure energy has filled me and my inspiration of this place and ... Read more >


One Earth, One Family

USA | Friday, 30 Oct 2009 | Views [39]

The people here in New Zeland are the nicest I have met in the world.  When Jeanna and I are standing on the street with a map someone always approaches us and directs us where to go.  One day we were walking in the rain and a man stopped picked us up ... Read more >


Journey North

USA | Thursday, 22 Oct 2009 | Views [51]

I spent my past 10 days travelling Northern New Zealand.  The first 7 days were spent in a station wagon with 7 others, 2 from Canada, 2 from Germany and 2 others from the U.S.  Although we all came from different places in life and on the globe, we ... Read more >


Bits of my journals reflecting my time thus far in New Zealand

USA | Saturday, 3 Oct 2009 | Views [74]

9-26 I am lying in a comfy bed in the home of Caril and Brian (wwoof hosts) here in Auckland.   Its almost 3 pm and the sun is so beautiful to me today, probably because its almost midnight in Argentina and 1am at home and the sun shouldn’t ... Read more >

Tags: wwoofing, auckland, fashion


My time in Argentina Revised

ARGENTINA | Saturday, 26 Sep 2009 | Views [85] | Comments [4]

Jeanna and I arrived in Argentina about 2 weeks ago.  We got in at 4:30 am and realized quickly that we should have learned more Spanish and packed warmer clothes.  We waited in the airport for the sun to come up before searching for the ... Read more >

Tags: argentina, 12 tribes community, travel


The Purpose/Intent of my Travels

USA | Monday, 31 Aug 2009 | Views [81] | Comments [3]

I leave this country in 10 days.   The dream for this trip was planted in my heart almost two years ago now.   I trust that it came from God and I hope and pray that I’ll live it out in the way that He intended me to.   My trip will start ... Read more >


The Winds of Change are Blowing

USA | Monday, 31 Aug 2009 | Views [30]

My alarm wakes me this morning.  Dawn has yet to break and I am resistant, as always, to leave the comforts of my bed. I sit here now by the window side and wait for morning.  She is slowly appearing and the birds are creating a beautiful song in ... Read more >

Tags: sunrise, morning, thankfulness, season of change


Lets Worship the Creator of the Earth today and every day

USA | Thursday, 23 Apr 2009 | Views [54]

When we create and help sustain life we are working as co-creators with The Creator.   When we take care of the earth and allow life to flourish we are worshipping the One who created life.   When we make daily decisions to make a lesser impact on ... Read more >


How do we see one another?

USA | Saturday, 28 Mar 2009 | Views [55] | Comments [1]

The following letters are a cry against the injustice I have seen in our social systems against the homeless.  I believe God's heart is so very tender for the 'least of these' and that He has shared His burden for the poor with me and I will spend the ... Read more >


Medicine

USA | Monday, 16 Mar 2009 | Views [60]

My body and soul crave natural beauty.   Driving down to Ojai yesterday worked its magic inside of me.   Fields of yellow wild flowers are taking over the valleys of California.   I must have seen at least 15 different kinds of wild ... Read more >


Harmony in Love

USA | Monday, 16 Mar 2009 | Views [64]

A Reflection of my trip up the Big Sur Coastline: There seems to be a sort of magic here, the kind that keeps your car on the road when your eyes are out to sea.  The kind of magic that grows an entire field of wild flowers alongside a deserted ... Read more >


Living at Hostel Obispo

USA | Monday, 16 Feb 2009 | Views [80]

I love living here at Hostel Obispo.  It's a colorful life as many people from many different places fill this home each night.  The staff is wonderful and feels like a sort of family to me.  Right now I'm sitting here with a smile on my heart as an ... Read more >


Hiking Madonna Peak

USA | Monday, 16 Feb 2009 | Views [62]

I found a place today where I never want to leave.  I am enclosed in a circle of trees and their leaves hide me as I sit here in the center tree.  There's a window in the leaves before me that brings sunlight to my bare feet and I can look out to the ... Read more >


Riding the Greyhound-December 13th

USA | Monday, 16 Feb 2009 | Views [58]

Life is creatively beautiful.  As I ride south on Highway 1, I am overwhelmed with simple beauty.  My companions on the bus today are few, but extraordinary.  Since I am the only female, I have chosen to lie down on my seat, let the sun shine touch my ... Read more >


Saying Good Byes

USA | Wednesday, 28 Jan 2009 | Views [68]

I'm sitting at Gate A4 in Columbus, Ohio waiting for a flight to sunny California where I'll spend at least the next 3 months.  I've said good bye once again to family and friends.  I've said good bye to comfort and privacy as I left my bed this morning ... Read more >


Athens

USA | Saturday, 24 Jan 2009 | Views [78]

I'm high off the vibes of Athens tonight after dancing to the beats of the Ragbirds with a room full of happy people and some of my closest friends.  A silly smile seems to be stuck on my face as my socks stuck to the sticky dance floor of Jackie O's ... Read more >


Moab, Utah: A Magical Place

USA | Tuesday, 25 Nov 2008 | Views [109]

As I lay in this field amongst a large circle of rocks that I discovered in my wandering I am able to be me.   The dying leaves are having one last dance with the passing breeze before they fall of their trees and cease to be.   Their music is comforting ... Read more >


This land was made for you and me

USA | Thursday, 6 Nov 2008 | Views [123]

Portland-Columbia River Gorge-Mt. Hood-Portland-Oregon Coast-Cannon Beach-Eugene-Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area-Bandon-Crescent City-Redwoods!-Arcadia-California Coast-Santa Rosa-Monterrey-Carmel-Santa Cruz-San Francisco 9 days, 14,185 ... Read more >


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