Emma

Emma is my future sister in law. Shes one of the coolest chicks I know. Right now she's somewhere in Africa--and I am somewhere in Jealousy. She left home the end of July this year and is traveling until she's done. This has always been my dream. She is so brave and I am so proud to become her sister. She started touring some around Europe spending some time in Hostels, and couch surfing, visiting old friends. She got connected with an organization called HelpX. It's pretty similar to things like WWOOFERS (willing workers on organic farms) Providing room and board in exchange for various different jobs and work activities. A really cool way to see the world. This is of course after she finished el Camino de Santiago (the way of St. James) Its like an 800 km pilgrimage across Spain, I think that is flipping awesome.
Last week she sent me a post card of a giant spider sculpture from the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao, y'all know how I love bugs.
Anyhow, I thought a lot about her brave journey, and for her, this is a great time of discovery and personal reflection, A pilgrimage both literally and figuratively. I envy her travels but I do not envy her alone-ness, I respect that she can do but realize I will never be her, and I am me and I prefer cooking dinner with my fiance and reading a good book with him and adventure to me is something that should be shared. I am glad Emma is sharing her adventure with me-- through postcards and photos, it makes me feel like I am there with her, and I am in my thoughts and prayers.