I used to sit on the banks with a raft and watch the water roll lazily by. One day I pushed my raft into the shallows of the water and found the water moved swifter than I thought. My raft was actually a boat. Then, after some time, I rowed my little boat into deeper water. There were great storms, mighty winds, tremendous waves, and sometimes I felt so alone. But I have noticed my little rowboat is now a mighty ship manned by my friends and loved ones; and beautiful calm seas, warm sunny days, and nights filled with comfortable dreams always double after a storm. Now, I could never go back and sit on the bank. In fact, I search for deeper water. Such is life when lived.
B.D. Gulledge
Thank you, Raquel.
I left New Zealand mid-2003, bound for Istanbul and a new lif. After two years, a Belgian guy lured me into his world, deep in the heart of Europe. For a long time I was an in-process immigrant. One day we married. These days it's about photography, a little red wine and wandering ... and so the journey goes.
An inspiring quote to accompany your beautiful photo. xo
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing shot! those dramatic clouds steal nothing from the beautiful architecture.
ReplyDeleteWow, that light and aspect. An inspiring view of the Castel.
ReplyDeleteLove the quote, so true.
Merci, Tara. I have fallen back into quotes as life became a little unmanageable.
ReplyDeleteIt's Rome, Van. She just kind of litters your path with beautiful things. The light was stunning and I was pleased to find this new angle on an old favourite.
Not bad, eh Julie. Next time I'll show you where I found it. I had coffee at our old haunt there - it was as good as ever.