Inspired by Lynne Twist’s books, I went literally off the grid, deep inside the Amazon rainforest to meet the indigenous tribes and learn about their way of living. It was a physical, mental and practical challenge on many levels and turned out to be a life-altering adventure that reinforced the urgency and importance of protecting the rainforest and empowering its indigenous people.
Category: Wayfinding
Stories and reflections from journeys that shaped how I see the world – from the Amazonian rainforest and the El Camino de Santiago to the high Himalayas, and places in between.
Echoes of the rainforest – from Amazonia to London
Meeting this man, in London of all places, prompted me to finally break my social media and blogging detox to share with you about a profound experience I had early this year, deep inside the Amazonian rainforest in Ecuador. Sharamentsa – a village of about 100 indigenous men, women and children of the Achuar tribe…… Continue reading Echoes of the rainforest – from Amazonia to London
Never underestimate the power of altitude
Our journey through the Himalyas was a transformational one in many ways. I’ve written here extensively about some of the cultural, historical and spiritual lessons we’ve learnt. It’s now time to address the physical side of the story: life at high altitude. I’ve read books and guides on how to prepare, but I wish I…… Continue reading Never underestimate the power of altitude
My journey through the Himalayas – Ancient wisdom and customs in the modern world
“Every culture is a unique answer to a fundamental question: What does it mean to be human and alive?”Wade Davis On my first journey leaving Europe, I had the fortune to experience corners of the world, where people have not forgotten the old ways, where different religious faiths live in harmony, where death is celebrated…… Continue reading My journey through the Himalayas – Ancient wisdom and customs in the modern world
Learning and the road to knowledge …
“You’re always learning. The problem is, sometimes you stop and think you understand the world. This is not correct; the world is always changing. You never reach the point you can stop making an effort – but the road to knowledge is full of joy.” Words of wisdom, by the brilliant Paulo Coelho. It caught my attention…… Continue reading Learning and the road to knowledge …
My Camino Walk #1
Fellow pilgrims have shared their Camino experiences and insights in this wonderful collection of stories, packed with loads of practical tips and emotional wisdom.
El Camino … Part 3: The joy of being out of control
It’s been some time since I last published about our experience on the El Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrimage walk we did earlier in September, beginning of October 2016. It’s December now, two days after Christmas, busy as usual with business, preparing for 2017, and I decided to wrap up this year by writing…… Continue reading El Camino … Part 3: The joy of being out of control
El Camino … Part 2: Dealing with the burden
Both me and Mr Ferenczi are very protective of each other, our families, our values and belongings, our everything. We knew that packing for the EL Camino was not going to be easy, and left everything literally to the last minute: We bought all the hiking stuff on the day before the journey. Adventurous and…… Continue reading El Camino … Part 2: Dealing with the burden
El Camino – Part 1: Our Why
End of September this year (2016 that is), me and my other half embarked on a 300km journey on foot, from León to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, through treacherous mountains and dry, stony plains, beautiful hills and deep forests, picturesque towns and abandoned villages – looking for … well, not sure what. We had…… Continue reading El Camino – Part 1: Our Why
Gabriella Ferenczi 