Comments on: Cultivating wonder on a city curb

By: Brett

Brett — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:43:59 +0000

Really like the combination of two of the most powerful elements of travel: Sensory overload and still reflection. Going way out, collecting within. Either alone is profound…great that you put them *together* to explore the effects of the combination.

Serious alchemy…

By: Travel-Writers-Exchange.com

Travel-Writers-Exchange.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:34:50 +0000

Thanks for the reminder about “stillness and childlikeness.” We forget about these and become engrossed with the “hustle” of life. There’s nothing like sitting on a curb and observing what is going on around you. Take it all in and make a memory…

By: James Clark

James Clark — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:24:19 +0000

It’s easy to deride the Khao San Rd but I’m sure we’d miss it if it wasn’t there.

The last time I was there I was sitting on the kerb having a plate of Pad Thai and a retired school teacher from Australia sat next to me. She began telling me how she spends 2 months a year volunteering in the North. It was an inspiring story that still makes me smile when I think about it.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:49:21 +0000

Beautiful reflections and writing style. The last two lines are enlightened. Love it!

By: Rod Smith

Rod Smith — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:15:18 +0000

Those last two sentences are awesome. I’ve often thought sitting on curbs is the best form of entertainment and enlightenment on the planet. I loved doing it as a little kid, and I love doing it now. Great post.

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:53:46 +0000

Oh the memories. It’s true though – in all my travels since, i’ve never found as mixed, bohemian a place on earth as that street.