Its not everyday you get to talk to people in Rwanda but I am lucky to have a a great friend, Miki, who lives in Rwanda. When the stars and the moon align and the internet is strong we get to catch up about life. Last week, under ideal conditions, we were able to connect and chat for over an hour. He had just gotten back from an amazing outdoor journey. He had traveled across Africa then boarded a Tanzanian owned German WWII ship with 200 other locals for a 3 day voyage to the beaches of his destination. After a summit hike and some relaxing camping Miki had plenty to talk about.
Check out his pics:
https://plus.google.com/photos/112968800450545208514/albums/5869558740618448241
He asked me "So how are you doin?" I was speechless, I mean I barely have traveled in the past year. How could any of my experiences measure up to his? As I started talking, he was interested in my life and what I was doing too. I was telling him about my busy work schedule and life in Silver Spring.
It dawned on me during that conversation, how we each struggle with these questions. I mean think about it, we have these phrases like "YOLO" and "Grass is always greener on the other side" We question where we should go and big lifecycle steps. The truth is, we each have to wake up everyday realizing we are each on an adventurous journey. Whether we are climbing Mount Everest or putting together a business plan for an innovative venture, we are exploring the unknown. That trip, is the best trip of our lives each and every time. Our decisions, even a small experience, will shape the rest of our lives. These are the adventures we live everyday. I hope I can hear about your adventures sometime soon!
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