“Whereas the tourist generally hurries back home at the end of a few weeks or months, the traveler belonging no more to one place than to the next, moves slowly over periods of years, from one part of the earth to another. Indeed, he would have found it difficult to tell, among the many places he had lived, precisely where it was he had felt most at home.” ― Paul Bowles, The Sheltering Sky
I originally read this Paul Bowles quote in a post by Anthony Bourdain which Bonnie pointed out to me. The quote strikes a cord with me, at least with “the me” I’m coming to understand better as we live and travel this nomadic lifestyle. Remembering back, many of my happiest memories and those times I felt most at peace were times of movement and travel.
“Belonging no more to one place then to the next,” but yet being at peace with them all.
Sometimes a home can possess us where freely traveling is opening a whole new world to us. I am so glad you guys are enjoying this lifestyle.
There are certainly some things we miss but we find ourselves seeing things and experiencing life from a better perspective…IMO. Thanks, Monte.
I’m kinda stuck on the trout and can only think of grillin! :) You’re living the life, Brooks. What an interesting time, moving here and there, being a nomad.
Don’t know about living “the life,” Paul, but we’re doing our best to live “our lives.” :-) Bonnie and I have discussed how we’re living now compared to what seemed to be awaiting us in Salisbury and we don’t regret for a moment our decision. I hope you having a good summer and that you’re enjoying your new job!