Over the past few days I have been chatting with friends about travelling. If you have been a reader of this blog, you might have guessed that travel is one of my favourite topics of conversation. I truly enjoy going to new places and having experiences that are out of the ordinary. In saying this, I must admit that Lyle and I both realize that we are fortunate to be able to travel as much as we do.
Anyway, as I was speaking with one friend, she explained that she was too nervous to travel any more because of her diminished sight. Now, I know that this friend has an eye condition that might mean even more decreasing sight in the future. I asked her if she wouldn’t want to use what sight she had right now before her ability to see decreased even further.
Seizing the present is definitely my own philosophy. Certainly there are some anxious moments when I am out of my comfort zone but to face the challenge is exhilarating in itself - especially when the experience ends up being a positive one. Even with failure, I can feel a certain satisfaction in knowing that I have tried something new.
Traveling with my white cane has only served to add a new dimension to the travel experience. Perhaps I will write more about this in my next post because by next week we will be on the go again.
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