Starting a journey

"Canoe and I
And river bend
God powers a world
With no known end.

He finds the river
Sees us, smiles
As we happen on
His chosen miles." (Larry Everson)

For 30 years this poem has been on my 'fridge where I can see it every day. It reminds me of the gut level anticipation inherent in any journey, by canoe or otherwise, and the amazing experiences that we "happen on". That's the point isn't it? Not what we plan or where we go but what we encounter along the way.

Butch and I are planning to start for Alaska one month from today. We have lots of plans and a few fixed destinations but, as of now, no reservations. One of my plans is to post a blog whenever WIFI is avaliable. I invite you to join us. liz