A Memorable One-Time Encounter

Lucinda Saue

My life has been filled with memorable one-time encounters, especially when I travel. That could be what makes travel such a favorite activity of mine. Visiting new places opens my eyes to new ways of looking at things that might be ordinary to the people that live there. Contrast enriches my life, so that even after I return home, I look at my surroundings differently. When I travel to warmer climes in winter, I appreciate the heat, but have to guard against getting too used to it that I take it for granted, and avoid being outdoors. If it becomes too warm, I appreciate the retur...