The journey began more than 20 years ago, as the seeds of a dream to circumnavigate the globe were cultivated from a deeply personal and painful experience.
I spent a good portion of my youth in hospitals with my mother, who suffered from a degenerative kidney disease. As the disease progressed, she had made one last attempt to see the world by traveling to Europe.
Unfortunately, when she arrived, her health declined and was forced to return to the states where she died shortly thereafter. I learned two powerful lessons.
The first is to appreciate every moment of this incredible gift we call life, no matter what it brings.
The second, to live your dreams despite your fears.
Twenty years later, on July 1, 2005, after much hard work and deep personal sacrifice, my dream of seeing the world is coming true.
This journey is dedicated to the memory of my mother, Carol Ann Gunn, who was taken from this world far too early.
Now, please pull up a chair and enjoy the ride!This is the introductory text to Rick Gunn's beautiful online travel journal, with hundreds of truly heartfelt photos like the one above. You can savour his pictures and words at:
http://www.rickgunnphotography.com/project.phpHis lessons are important ones to be learned -- which is: experienced. Life itself is the experience shared here.
Photo above: water brings bliss ©Rick Gunn
