Comments on: Where to next?

By: Stillness

Stillness — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:16:06 +0000

[...] can step away from your reality, you can create a new one. Stepping away can mean a version of Vicente Wolf’s annual year-end two month trip to the far reaches of the globe (this year it is Mali and [...]

By: Rita S Eckert

Rita S Eckert — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:04:42 +0000

Although photography is my passion as well, one true blessing I have learned is not all “kodak” moments come from a camera lens. Through travel, I have captured sights and people on film, but what remains the most heightened in my life and heart are those cerebral moments of the sights, sounds and smell of a place.

In quiet moments, simply by closing my eyes and visualizing a memory, my heart and head are filled with with the three “s” moments. Such as the old man bobbing with arched back on a donkey in rural Mexico followed by his loyal dog clipping alongside him – mesmerized by the rhythm of their movements. I still conjure seeing his colorful serape and the yellow dog like a video in my head with the smell of the wood smoke drifting from the mountain range. How the brain is a beautiful camera within itself.

Let your heart lead the way for your next adventure remembering to let your eyes feast upon the land and it’s people equal to the amount of time your hands and eyes are snapping images. The heights of travel should be experienced in one’s soul. Wishing all the best in your ‘investigation process’.

On the Border, By the Sea in Texas

By: qerat

qerat — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:01:34 +0000

Oh thought you only got as far as Syria. Glad you have been here and liked it. I am sure you toook lots of beautiful pictures that would be great to see. Why dont you share them some time with us.
You are right, we never know when our number comes up, hopefully it will be in a great place

By: katiedid

katiedid — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:53:06 +0000

Oh my! Will they allow American civilians into Afghanistan right now? I loved the book Three Cups of Tea, and became quite fascinated by the work that Greg Mortenson is doing there. Also, Maryam from the My Marrakesh Blog does quite a bit of Human Rights work in those areas. She would be a great contact for you….but then you must already have many.

You are a very brave soul!

P.S. I so loved your interview on The Skirted Round Table. Thank you for sharing your experience in the design biz. It is very nice to be able to share insights….”raise the curtain” as you say.

By: Vicente

Vicente — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:42:24 +0000

@ Qerat – I’ve been to Jordan already and I loved the country. I’ve been to Petra and the desert beyond and Aman is a beautiful limestone-colored city. But I want to be able to experience different places and different cultures. Life is a gamble anyway…you don’t know when your number comes up! It could happen anywhere – but at least, what a way to go…experiencing something new!

By: Marisa Volz

Marisa Volz — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:50:44 +0000

Please scratch Afghanistan off your list. Your talents are still needed on this earth.

By: qerat

qerat — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:10:31 +0000

Hi Vicente,
In this case the “certain edge of danger and challenge” is not an edge anymore it is certain danger especially in the case of Afghanistan
Why not come to Jordan, where you have all the beauty you need and the safety to make your trip fun !!