Heroes Not Zombies

In my twelve monthly themes, August is the month of travel.

I came up with this as the theme for this month because in France every August is the month of the “grand depart” – it’s the beginning of the annual holidays for thousands and the roads, airports and ports become very, very busy this month (starting this weekend)

I am a great believer in travel. I love to visit other places, encountering other cultures, traditions, foods, architecture, art and history, as well as other natural environments from the one I happen to live in. Where I live now is vine country and to visit a forested area, a mountainous region or the coast can be a stimulating change.

I think most of us also need a break now and again. We need to step out of the routines and habits and demands of our daily lives to be able to see them from “on high“. And we also need to rest.

I was taking photos of clouds the other day (as I do!) and I noticed this plane’s trail with a strange and clear break right in the middle of it and I thought – what a brilliant visual metaphor for August – travel AND taking a break!

So, where are you going to go? When are you going to take a break? Even if it’s just for a day, or a weekend, I think it’s important.