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1/8 Destination: Shela, Lamu Island, Kenya
Lamu Island is a part of the Lamu Archipelago of Kenya. Lamu Old Town, the principal inhabited part of the island, is one of the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlements in East Africa. Built in coral stone and mangrove timber, the town is characterized by the simplicity of structural forms enriched by such features as inner courtyards, verandas, and elaborately carved […]
Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.
~ St. Augustine
6/24 Destination: Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa
Be a farmer, sow good thoughts
“Another dimension of Krishna’s use of the word “field” is brought out by a traditional Hindu anecdote. A wandering Sadhu or holy man is asked what his work in life is; he replies, “I’m a farmer.” When the questioner looks surprised he adds, “This body of mine is my field. I sow good thoughts, and actions, and […]