Chasing Ideals

I returned yesterday to paradise, Slovak style. Sadly there are no new pictures from yesterday to include however I did post a new album to Lovable Quirks taken with my film camera. In the long run I have always preferred pictures taken with that camera and relish the excitement of having to wait while the pictures are developed. I have nothing against digital cameras but for me the novelty is lost as you can immediately see each of your pictures. An experience of great joy is mine in cracking open the envelope from the developer and looking over my works one by one with renewed enthusiasm for each. Oh well, I know now that I'm talking like an old man who's avoiding the new and wonderful technology.

I must extend some kudos to yours truly for on the hike yesterday I attempted something that in my past would have been impossible. I climbed to the top of a 75m waterfall with only ladders attached to the rock to bring me there. It is probably not a stunt that would make it onto Fear Factor. I'm sure that anyone thinking they would gain a couple thousand in the ordeal would be up to the top like a mountain goat but for me there was little motivation and a few times I had little desire to continue. I remember as a teenager helping my father in his window cleaning business and being terrified for him as I watched him ascend the shaky ladder in harsh Irish winds. I thought then that I would never have the courage to do the same but surprised myself yesterday. It is wonderful to have a chance at reminding oneself that you are not the unconfident youth of old. There was a pronounced satisfaction at reaching the top. Sadly the return trip back down turned out to be more of a threat to the fear sensors but I have lived to tell the tale.

A marvelous revelation was mine in the second day experience of this beautiful paradise environment. My savior offered a little reminder that if indeed so much creativity and wonder was built into this world he created then how much more wonder into that which mirrors him. I am his child and while there will come a day when this world will pass in me his creativity was extended to creating that which is eternal. This reminder certainly put a smile on the ol' face and renewed my excitement over the opportunities I have to learn of the elements of my creator within each of his children.

I'm on my way to Hungary this afternoon to plant my pegs somewhere outside of Budapest. Take a look at the new pics and hopefully more will be on the way shortly. Love to all