When you set out on your journey to Ithaca,
pray that the road is long,
full of adventure, full of knowledge.
The Lestrygonians and the Cyclops,
the angry Poseidon -- do not fear them:
You will never find such as these on your path,
if your thoughts remain lofty, if a fine
emotion touches your spirit and your body.
The Lestrygonians and the Cyclops,
the fierce Poseidon you will never encounter,
if you do not carry them within your soul,
if your soul does not set them up before you.
Constantine P. Cafavy
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There are so many women explorers who are inspiring - from Freya Stark to Alexandra David-Neel - who pushed the boundaries of society and dared to venture into realms unmapped. While I could never hope to be as daring as they are (for they lost as much in their personal lives as they gained in adventure), I can try to step outside my comfort zone once in a while to try something new and different.
I have arrived in Bhutan for what is hopefully the start of a journey of self-discovery.
