Walk of Faith

Do you like a little thrill in your travel? Eating something crazy, checking out the wrong side of town, or even ... skinny dipping? 

Daring. 

How about walking on a tiny glass bridge 4,690ft high on the side of a mountain?

Now, that sounds like a thrill. Located on China's Tianmen Mountain, this wisp of a bridge is appropriately called "The Walk of Faith."

I ran across these images this morning (over here) and thought I'd save them for a day when the beautiful phrase "Walk of Faith" fit with something going on in my life. DING DING DING (universe calling). 

Turns out today had a perfect connection. I've been putting myself out there, telling everyone - and most importantly, myself - that I'm open to a change. And finally, after months of static on the line,  a few wheels started turning today. No big announcements or anything like that- just a few little hints that things may be on the verge of happening. So yes, I am totally treading the walk of faith today, believing that what I'm asking for will come along in due time. 

One foot in front of the other, eyes ahead, and don't look down.

* All photos via here.

Have you been on any walks of faith lately? Or just done something really frickin' scary like walk on the side of a mountain??! Do tell.

Travel Hero

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Do you have a travel hero? Someone whose list of passport stamps and adventurous zeal inspires you to do more with your life? 

I have several, but one of them is my dear old Dad. It's his birthday today and I can think of so many things I'm grateful to him for. One of the biggest is the sense of adventure he has that has inspired so many family trips and excursions, so many moments where he pushed me to do something I was afraid to do. As hard as it's always been for him to see his little girl go gallivanting off into the great wide world, he's always pushed me to live out my dreams. If he hadn't supported my idea to study abroad in India - an experience that completely rocked my world - I don't know if I would have even gone. As he gets older - I mean more distinguished - he's become committed to seeing all the places on his extensive (and exotic) bucket list. From his solo Scotland trip last year to plans for Patagonia or Tibet in the fall, this guy's checking boxes and taking names. And that's how I want to live my life - always on the look out for the next great adventure...

Love you, Dad!

E.