Pictures from Spain - Day 2

Day 2 was a beach day. We drove an hour north from Barcelona to "Calella-De-Palafrugell," a small town on the Mediterranean Sea. I have heard stories my whole life about the Mediterranean Sea but it is far more magnificent than I could have imagined from a story. I could feel the history of this ancient sea and I found myself wondering what spectacular and terrifying things had occurred over these waters. But the funny thing about water is that it never stays the same, it is in a constant state of change. The water I touched and waded through is not the same water that was in the sea even a few years prior. It was a lovely reminder of how fleeting life truly is. Just like that my traveler's spirit was inspired once more, as I remembered that the true reason I travel is to catch the fleeting before it is gone forever. The world begs to be explored and its dark corners and secrets beg to be documented and seen by those brave enough to seek them out. 

Ottawa, Ontario

I recently took a 5 day trip to Ottawa, Ontario the capitol of Canada. It was a beautiful city, with no shortage of old architecture and cafes to snuggle down in with a good book. I traveled there by car from Chicago, Illinois with my travel partner. It took roughly 16 hours there and back, but taking 94 to 69 to the 401 almost entirely avoided tolls. 

When travelling through Ontario there are "Onroutes" every 100 km or so which are basically an Oasis meets a rest stop. They often have food, gas and parking to pull over and take a nap in, which for those traveling by car is a valuable resource. We stayed at the Days Inn in downtown Ottowa, I would highly recommend it for anyone intending to visit the city. The hotel itself was a bit broken down and the halls smell like years of smoke damage. But the rooms are very large and it is so centrally located that you hardly spend anytime in the hotel. 

First Reflection

I was sitting outside today, the sun was resplendent, the wind strong and full. Sitting in a hidden wood I closed my eyes and experienced the tranquility all around me and let it flow inside carrying away all concerns. At that moment this poem came to my mind and etched its words into my psyche. Now I will share it with you, Enjoy!

The wind blew through the sad willows in a wood much like your own backyard. The transient wind swept across her cheek. She wondered if anyone was coming for her. Would there be someone there soon to carry her along on the tops of the winds into the sun of her dreams? The warmth of her spirit spread into the soil, the air, the plants and most of all the trees. She was everything, but nothing was her.