Before heading out for today’s trek into the French Valley I noticed a sticker for our local food bank posted in the window of the refugio’s cafe (refugio = campsite).
Why is it that unexpectedly seeing something from home when we’re far away feels good?
We basked in the wonder of the French glacier hanging over Paine Grande mountain.
We got to hang out at a waterfall and watch the glacier in action because yes, they do move. Here’s what I mean.
Somebody asked mid-way to the valley “what’s that noise?” Turns out it was the crack and rumble of avalanches, and after gazing at the glazier for a while I could even discern where the avalanche was. The clouds coming and going added to the sense that the glacier was a living thing.
Extraordinary. Or word-of-the-day from Nathasha our trekking guide: flashisma!
Waterfall I got to hang out at that included a secret little sun-spot with warmed rocks at my back. Delish.
Insight for the day: awe is a super-powerful emotion that expands our perception and brings out our better (no, I’m not making this up). Funny example of this in action. At least a couple people in my trekking group have commented how I’m so great at finding a silver lining. What?! Not what my family would say.
Idea for when this journey is done: look for awe in my day to day, even without glaciers handy.
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