A tiny story: We are in Lisbon this week. I find cities fascinating, particularly old ones. There are so many hidden areas, so many interesting nooks and crannies. You never know what might be inside or behind an ordinary building. For example, we are staying in an apartment between Campo do Ourique and Rato. The street we are on is narrow, with residential buildings of all sizes and colors on both sides. The buildings look a little dingy, which describes most of this city and, well, pretty much all cities. Cities are rarely clean and tidy.
Walking down a street in San Pedro, California, on what would have otherwise been an empty lot where a building once stood, we found a large garden. The sign announced that it was a church: scheduled times to work in the garden together, followed by a meal.
Thanks for the reminder to take time to notice the beauty, whether big or small
Walking down a street in San Pedro, California, on what would have otherwise been an empty lot where a building once stood, we found a large garden. The sign announced that it was a church: scheduled times to work in the garden together, followed by a meal.
The contrasts are what make life exciting, refreshing and helps me to stay in gratitude. Traveling mercies and thanks for the reminder.