BecomingBeyond

I was expecting a windy, barren island, just as the name suggests. After a 2 hour ferry ride, sunshine and a rainbow welcomed me in Morro Jable. As I walked along the shore toward the bus, the weather shifted to a light drizzle. Rain is very rare on the island but this misty, sprinkling kind…

Following my trip to Tenerife a few years ago, I knew that I had to come back to the Canary Islands. I love everything volcanic and everything Hispanic. Volcanoes, to me, represent the endless shaping power of nature and remind me how small we humans truly are. They teach humility while also revealing the Earth’s…

Coming soon… After spending 3 months in Asia, it was very pleasant to return to Europe. The monsoon season was just beginning there, while here the December holiday season was starting.  I literally appreciated everything around me when I arrived back: drinking water straight from the tap, proper heating, comfort, bread, milk, delicious food, and…