I have that travel bug. I just want to fly somewhere — and hike. Yes, I would like to hike someplace beautiful. Continue reading “Travel Bug”
Travel Bug
Thich Nhat Hanh´s Gathas
Dwelling in the present moment, We can see so many beauties and wonders right before our eyes–a child’s smile, the sun rising, the autumn leaves. We can be happy just by being aware of … Continue reading “Thich Nhat Hanh´s Gathas”
Take a Hike with Quick 5-Minute Protein Truffles
I love to go hiking and take snacks along the dirt trail me with. Cliff Bars are great, trail mix, protein bars, etc. I found a nice recipe for quick 5-minute protein truffles. When can you go wrong with truffles? Like, never. Continue reading “Take a Hike with Quick 5-Minute Protein Truffles”
Pilgrimage to Taiwan
As this year’s pilgrimage is quickly approaching, I yearn to be with my monastery group again in Taiwan. Not this year though. I will be with all of them in thought and volunteering at our home monastery while they are away.
Pacific Crest Trail Gear List – Backpacker
Everything needed for five and a half months on the Pacific Crest Trail.
The Shipwreck of the Lupatia
One night more than a century ago, 16 men lost their lives in a shipwreck off the Oregon Coast Trail.
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Breathtaking Yosemite National Park
Ben and I really do love the outdoors when it’s not sweltering hot or freezing cold. April was the perfect time to visit Yosemite National Park. The temperatures were comfortable and the tourist season hadn’t kicked off. Yosemite is known for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, and abundant hiking trails. This world […]
Photos from Zanzibar
Enjoy these beautiful photos of Zanzibar, taken and sent in by our guest blogger in Africa, Tumsifu Frank. Continue reading “Photos from Zanzibar”
I Just Want To Go Hiking
I follow this Facebook page, I Love Hiking, and they have some cool shirts sometimes and a bunch of hiking posts (obviously), nature photos, and so forth. Continue reading “I Just Want To Go Hiking”
An old sofa
Two young girls stood behind the door to the old apartment for rent. It was not a usual deal. This apartment was very special, and anyone could rent it for several hours or the whole night. Once, this apartment with one room and small bathroom belonged to a very righteous old lady with a bad temper and disgust for all human emotions.  She lived so long without her husband that she forgot how to live. One day, she just forgot how to breathe. She did not have children, and nobody cared about her presence in this world, till she was pronounced dead.