Curiosity about the extraordinary in the ordinary makes a journey more vivid

"The practice of soulful travel is to discover the overlapping point between history and everyday life, the way to find the essence of every place, every day: in the markets, small chapels, out-of-the-way parks, craft shops. Curiosity about the extraordinary in the ordinary moves the heart of the traveler intent on seeing behind the veil of tourism."
--Phil Cousineau, The Art of Pilgrimage (1998)



2 Responses to “Curiosity about the extraordinary in the ordinary makes a journey more vivid ”

  1. Keith Says:
    2010-04-06 12:06

    Another great quote. Thanks Rolf!

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    2010-06-14 21:45

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