My time is drawing to a close on this adventure. I must say, it has probably been the best one since the Camino. It is not the best due to the varied trekking, as there was limited hiking on this one, but the people, the atmosphere and the experience were just “fantastic”. I am always asked when I get home if this is a place I would come back and visit. The simple answer is yes, I love the area, but I would want to add some things, such as a trip to Tierra del Fuego to visit the southern part of the Americas. I know, you thought I was pretty far south, but you can go further. Also, there are some great trekking areas in Chile that would be nice to hike. The Patagonia region is so expansive, I don’t think I could ever cover even all of the highlights. Plus there are other places in the world that are still calling.
That brings up the next question, no literally the “next” question. I don’t know right now, but I know I want to keep active and trying to accomplish things that are still out here and will challenge a guy like me. That is not to say that day to day life is not a challenge, but sometimes you have to mentally and physically push yourself to see if and where the limits are and if you find those limits, how do you stretch them or conquer them. I want to know that even if the challenge beats me, which it does on certain days, I want to know that I have given all I have on that day to beat it. Is this a macho thing of man vs the world, no, it is a human thing of knowing God gives us greater power than we think we have and he will show us how to use that power if we just ask.
Tomorrow I get on a few airplanes and head home, now that the activities of this trip are done, I am ready to head home: my wife, my family, my town, my friends, my job and my real life. I will miss my adventure family that I am leaving, they are such great people and wonderful characters. I have made lasting friends. It is always your partners that make trips like this so memorable.
A very special thanks to the woman I love. Last year, I told her I needed to start doing two trips a year, she wasn’t listening well and just casually said ok. BUT, I was listening and I always take her at her word, so hopefully the “next” will be soon!!!!
2 Timothy 1:7
(disclaimer, I may have used a Bible verse before in my blog over the last few years, but using one multiple times is ok according to the Great One)
Just to clarify, I heard you well! And I also heard you say that you and I will take at least one trip together each year too! 😉 Thanks for already making that plan!