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The Man Behind The Legend
The year was 1975 as the rusty blue Ford pickup rolled through the winding roads of the Texas Hill Country. At the wheel was a handsome man with wild hair and a beard to match. His steel gray eyes pierced the darkness ahead. His young teenage bride and their beautiful three month old daughter sat next to him on the single black and tattered leather seat. Their daughter was swaddled tightly in her warm quilt her momma had made for her. The cherub baby lulled by the bends in the road, slowly rolled back and forth on the seat, placed safely in the middle of her momma and poppa. There was no heater. There were no seat belts. A single radio station played classic old country music. Willie, Waylon & The Boys. All of their possessions were piled high in the back of light blue Ford. The adventure of their life was transpiring, though not as either one of them would conceive of nor expected.
By Echo Johnson5 years ago in Wander
Giving back in Uganda
My late best friend Lindsay Hawley had dreamed of initiating a sustainable sewing program in Tijuana back in 2016 when we looked at sewing machines and materials as she excitedly talked to an organization down there about empowering the women currently living in the Tijuana dump. Burnt by yet another person that did not appreciate her efforts, The project was shelved, and Lindsay passed in 2017 before it was able to go anywhere. It was something incredibly close to her heart though, as she cared so much about giving women a sustainable opportunity to build their own future. So when I was contacted by a woman from Uganda later that year called “Angel” on behalf of her organization “Destiny Wings” via facebook, I was struck by the similarities in their missions and motivation. There was no doubt in my mind that was the project I wanted to promote. But after some time back and forth, I waited to talk to Angel via skype and hear their Village needs and suggestions. There is no coincidence when I tell you her 20 page pdf on a sewing program she already had prepared was sent soon after.
By Kelly Pantaleoni5 years ago in Wander
Tiny Home Adventure
A couple of years ago, far away from my hometown, I moved out to the country in Texas. I was married at the time and agreed to live off-grid to prepare for what was to come in the times we live in. Things like disasters, cities shutting down, etc. I was nervous and excited and the same time. I dreamed this would be a great start to a new relationship and new life. Plus the land owned by close friends of ours, so I felt comfortable living there with people I knew. But being that this was completely new for me, I struggled to adjust.
By Shannahyah5 years ago in Wander
Such Sweet Sorrow
Bagels for Katy. New Yorker. Hasn't been home in over three years and hasn't eaten any since. "Good." At the end of every peak season, we hold a farewell party. These are garish affairs: once my co-worker threw up and then kissed me; another time I spanked my boss. It makes for a poetic symmetry to how they began their time here.
By Geoff King5 years ago in Wander
Zenith City
Nestled into a hillside on the shores of Lake Superior, sits a city of nearly 80,000 people. While the sheer number of people would qualify this city as anything but small, the folk who call this place home treat it like a small town. Maybe it's the "Minnesota nice," or maybe it's the fact that the next large population of people is over 100 miles away, but the Duluthians treat every stranger like a neighbor.
By Isla Berry5 years ago in Wander
Three Kinds of Pink
I’m obsessed with flowers. One of the tattoos that I’ve wanted for the longest time will be a Weeping Yoshino Cherry tree leaf (Prunus x yedoensis pendula), a yellow Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia versicolor), and a saguaro cactus flower (Carnegiea gigantea) tied with a string, surrounded by the aura of La Virgen de Guadalupe. One day, it will be found on my upper left arm. Flowers tinge my hometowns - beauty is a good compensation for and summary of feeling the best and worst emotions in a place.
By Ariana GonBon5 years ago in Wander
Annapurna Base Camp Trek 2021 Update
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the sweet adventure and popular journeys in Nepal which leads through remote traditional villages of the wonderful Annapurna region to be welcomed by gorgeous landscape views and rich culture of locals. World 10th highest mountain Mt. Annapurna (8,091m) and nearest peaks over 7,000m and 8,000m is a major attraction for Annapurna base camp (4,130m/13549ft). The trail will include several ascends & descends, lovely forests of rhododendron, pine & bamboo, waterfalls, and small picturesque villages. For Annapurna Base Camp Trek doesn't need to have any prior trekking experience, yet if you have one it will surely benefit, so the journey is perfect for all of the ages, In fact, it's Known as most beautiful sanctuaries in the world, Therefore, every year thousands of travel lovers visit this region to experience the breathtaking views.
By Himalayan Frozen Adventure5 years ago in Wander
How to make the most of your visit to Gardens by the Bay?
Sprawled across a whopping 250 acres, the Gardens by the Bay is one of Singapore's newest and best-loved tourist attractions. The award-winning enclosure located next door to the Marina Reservoir is not only one of the most popular highlights in the Lion City but also one that demonstrates Singapore's commitment to remaining green despite the many strides the island nation has made towards urbanization. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your visit to the enclave.
By Ayodha Ushani5 years ago in Wander
