Yas sas!

From Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door:

Globe-trotting destroys ethnocentricity. It helps you to understand and appreciate different cultures. Regrettably, there are forces in our socity that want you dumbed down for their convenience. Don't let it happen. Thoughtful travel engages you with the world- more important than ever thsese days. Travel chnages people. It broadens perspectives and teaches new ways to measure quality of life. Rather than fear the diversity on this planet, travelers celebrate it . Many travelers toss aside their hometown blinders. Their prized souvenirs are the strands of different cultures they decide to knit into their own character. The world is a cultural yarn shop and Back Door Travelers are weaving the ultimate tapestry. Join in!

I'm just back from the Aegean...enjoy this photo, it's good to be back.

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From GalaDarling: The Art of Nonconformity and HOW TO BE AWESOME! (cause you know, that should be your goal, like, everyday)