I was scrolling through social media today and a post reminded me of a moment only a few weeks into my round the world trip (how can it be 21years a go). This memory has made me all warm inside so thought I would share. I had spent a month in the US before boarding a flight to the South Pacific. First stop Tahiti. I was on the main island 🌴 for a few days and to be honest I wasn’t feeling it, but I had another 4 days until my flight out so I boarded a ferry ⛴ to Moorea. I instantly felt better and made my way to a campsite that had a few dorms and was right on the beach. I checked in, chilled on the beach, wrote a couple of letters home and then headed to my shared dorm. My roomie was an 80 year old lady 👵. She had recently lost her husband, the love of her life and as he had been a man with no desire to travel she stayed home with him her whole adult life. Only a few weeks after saying her goodbyes she bought herself a round the world 🌎 ticket and set off, all by herself and with no real clue/plan. Her agent had suggested the stops and times and she just agreed. She was a complete inspiration and everyone on the campsite loved her spirit and I was blessed with just spending 4 days with this wonderful human being. I never heard from her again but I am sure she had the time of her life. I don’t know why I remember but this saying is so close to something she said and what a great saying it is. #lovetravel #travelquotes #travelmemories #travelinspiration #mooreamemories #takemeback #bigwideworld #followyourdreams #nevergiveup
