“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” attributed to Mark Twain

My guess is that many of us do not feel personally that we are prejudiced or bigoted or narrrow-minded. It’s so much easier to see it in someone else and not in oneself. It’s difficult to accept the things we need to change. But this quote, attributed to Mark Twain gently but rightly  encourages all to get out of one’s comfort zone. I need to be reminded of this often. Even though in my life I have had the privilege to travel. 

As Lindsay and I found our way to Pamplona today we ran into more pilgrims. She asked me if people were nice on the Camino. I said absolutely. Then two of the people sitting in the bus station asked us to watch their bags and one of them engaged Lindsay in a lengthy conversation. It was beautiful. 

Learning a new language, stepping out of your comfort zone, talking to someone different than yourself…all of these things are baby steps to what Mark Twain was talking about!! 

Bon Jour, Buenas Dias, have a great day!! 

Buen Camino 

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