Our upcoming tour to Ireland in September will no doubt be full of ‘endless supplies of ale’ (whether we find it at Newgrange or at a local pub!). But what goes better with a pint of Guinness than a good jig or two? Irish traditional music has its roots in many kinds of songs–drinking songs,… Continue reading
A recent overcast day and the overcast mood it brought with it started me thinking about how much easier it is to feel happy on a beautiful, sunny day. Why is this? Am I really so easily affected by some temporary weather pattern? Well, in truth, no wonder I am. We are really very interconnected… Continue reading
A great round tomb with intriguing spiraled rock carvings, Newgrange was built around 3100 to 2900 BCE; it is Ireland’s very own wonder for the world–centuries older than the Great Pyramids of Egypt and a thousand years older than Stonehenge. It has been said that Newgrange “cannot be regarded as other than the expression of… Continue reading
Pyramids even more ancient than ‘the pyramids’? Allow our sacred journey to Egypt this October to introduce you, not only to the iconic ‘Great Pyramid’, but also to a few more of these amazing Egyptian feats of architecture. The ‘Red Pyramid’ is found at Dashur, and is so-named because of the high iron content of… Continue reading
I recently came across this statement by Carl Jung: “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” And funnily, it made me think of going on a trip. It reminded me of why travel has always been a pathway to growth, for me. Sure, laying on a beach is… Continue reading