Maure’s Travel Blog – Ever expanding the horizon

Every destination on an itinerary is an oyster ready to be cracked open to reveal a mysterious treasure- a million pearls waiting to be discovered, admired, and cherished. Each adventure offers an abundance of experiences that overwhelm the senses: the breathtaking view of the mountains winding through rural Guatemala, the fragrant, wet scent of Spring time when the flowers burst into bloom in England, the sad melody of the accordion echoing down a narrow street in Italy, the blend of a dozen different spices dancing on the tongue after a bite of Indian curry, the rush of wind and excitement on the skin as a local Irishman twirls you to the beat of the Caleighd band drums. Not all experiences are positive, but even the disappointments, the sad realities, frustrations and loneliness enrich the travel and make it perfect. Above all, the most important aspect and greatest gain in expanding one’s horizon is the relationships made.

I have friends, children, mothers, priests, boyfriends, mentors, angels, Confirmation kids, sisters, brothers, confidants, drinking buddies… all over the world! My travels from April to June are to revisit these people who will forever have a special place in my heart. The rest of June to November is reserved for making space to cram a few more people in mi corazon. New places, new flavors, new relationships. My life will be forever changed- by the people who have already impacted me in such a powerful way and the new friends to cross my path and leave their mark on this journey.