Hi Solo Traveler, this one's about being inspired by others

Published: Mon, 01/28/19


My task for the evening was to inform and inspire others. At the end, it was I who was inspired.  
 
Two weeks ago I spoke at the Toronto Reference Library. After the talk a women, who looked to be in her 80's, approached me for a short chat. She seemed a bit frail but also strongly independent and energetic. She told me that in the spring she was setting out to walk the Camino for her 16th year in a row. She admitted that she doesn't walk as far as she once did. On this trip, she will take a taxi to her starting point each morning which will be within two kilometres of her finish for the day. A simple, but important, modification. One that makes the journey she loves possible. She was an inspiration!

Do you have an inspirational story to tell? A challenge you overcame? A trip that presented surprising personal growth? If so, please share. Perhaps we'll put together a post of inspiration for all to enjoy.

Upcoming Travels
This month, Simon, who makes Solo Traveler possible by taking care of the financial side of things, will tell us about a week spent solo at a poetry conference in Florida. As for me, I'm off to Winnipeg, or Winterpeg as it's knowing to Canadians. I"ll be attending the Festival du Voyageur. which takes place in February 15 - 24. 

The Wits & Wonder Travel Course
We launched the Wits & Wonder Travel Course on January 15th. Already over 250 people are taking it. We're thrilled and hopel that people find the course valuable. It's on a pay-what-you-want basis. You can check out this email course here. 

Well, that's it for now! Happy travels,

Janice

P.S. If you're traveling soon, don't forget...