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Mulegena
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Graham
I’m sure with Mike’s donkey experience he’ll have a deeper appreciation of the Biblical stories of the Triumphal Entry, Mary and Joseph’s journey to
Bethlehem, and their escape to Egypt with the newborn Jesus.
When I finished my Journey With a Baja Burro in Loreto, describing lifting off the pack for the last time, I wrote:
“The old images flowed before me – Bethlehem, Egypt, Jerusalem… Jesus looking down, hands on the dark cross [made by the lines marking the burro’s
back and shoulders], struggling with his desperate loneliness, aware that the time for his final test had come.”
“Knowing that the fickle crowd would soon turn on him, what a comfort it must have been for him to run his hands along the soft, wooly neck and
shoulders of the young donkey – to feel his warmth and gentleness and nervousness… to be at once the comforter and the comforted.”
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When I first read the poem, it seemed incomplete, unfinished. I was tempted to dash off a few lines in what I would hope would be a complimentary
"voice". With your words here I realize Chesterton crafted this very response from the reader for just this effect.
The poem is couched in Biblical garb but its really a metaphor for life itself. The donkey is each of us, the path he walked is our discreet
individual lives. The conclusion is personal, ours and ours alone to make as we live our lives.
Thanks again, Graham.
"Raise your words, not your voice. It's rain that grows flowers, not thunder." ~Rumi
"It's the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." ~ Aristotle
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David K
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Just an update, Mike is still at Guerrero Negro, Dec. 15, 2010.
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dtbushpilot
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Maybe he found a "friend" at Los Bombas....
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by dtbushpilot
Maybe he found a "friend" at Las Bombas.... |
Sounds like a Mike Humfreville story???
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rts551
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Talked to Mike today 10 miles south of GN. He spent 4 days or so there because his partner needed new shoes...and they all needed a little rest. He
said to say he is on he way and doing well. His itinerary may change do to delays (no Asuncion-Abreojos trek).
They all look rested, happy, and ready to go.
Ralph
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DENNIS
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I thought he just got shod. Couldn't have gone through them that fast...could he?
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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
I thought he just got shod. Couldn't have gone through them that fast...could he? |
I think Don-Kay is making them go just one hoof per day...
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BajaBlanca
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can someone ask Mike if he plans on coming to La Bocana ????? oh man, will we be disappointed if he doesn't 
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David K
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Dec. 16, 2010: On the move again!
Mike, Don-Kay and Solo walked 14 miles and are about 2 miles from the El Arco junction with Mex. 1.
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
can someone ask Mike if he plans on coming to La Bocana ????? oh man, will we be disappointed if he doesn't |
At this point he plans to go straight to San Ignacio. He lost too much time on the coast by Catarina and at GN. He can tell the whole story later.
Ralph
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
He lost too much time on the coast by Catarina and at GN.
Ralph |
 He's got a
hot date somewhere.
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David K
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Dec. 17, 2010
Mike and company walked approx. 13 miles along Hwy. 1 today...
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Russ
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Saw he and his troops walking 6 miles north of Viscaino about 3:30 this afternoon.
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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David K
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Dec. 18, 2010
Mike and company about 2 miles north of Vizcaino... following a 13 mile walk today.
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BajaBlanca
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hi all ... we ran into mike today as we were driving past vizcaino..he is healthy and happy and we gave him some burritos and mango juice and cookies
as he was very hungry !!
i hope he got in touch with shari ' as that was his plan. he wanted to see if they could put don kay somewhere and have her pick him up for some r
and r in asuncion. if she can hang onto him there for a week, we can defintely take him after that. he is ready for a couple weeks rest...
pics tomorrow .. welaso met antonio at baja cactus ... what a busy day
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
hi all ... we ran into mike today as we were driving past vizcaino..he is healthy and happy and we gave him some burritos and mango juice and cookies
as he was very hungry !!
i hope he got in touch with shari ' as that was his plan. he wanted to see if they could put don kay somewhere and have her pick him up for some r
and r in asuncion. if she can hang onto him there for a week, we can defintely take him after that. he is ready for a couple weeks rest...
pics tomorrow .. welaso met antonio at baja cactus ... what a busy day |
No signal was transmitted today, so I can only guess they only walked the 2+ miles to Vizcaino today...
[Edited on 12-20-2010 by David K]
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zforbes
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Shari said last night that Juan was in Vizcaino to pick up Dave and Don-Kay. Today we will gather for potluck and stories. Lots of interest here. To
add to our celebrations, we are coming up to the winter solstice, a time of new beginnings and reaffirmation. Clear skies last night, and the moon
still shines brightly. A time to be thankful for all that has been given us in our Baja states of mind. Welcome Dave!
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David K
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Oh, great to hear Zoe! Keeping the family all together sounds great! Thank you for the news. I guess I will have a break from making maps for a couple
of weeks?
Merry Christmas!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by zforbes
Shari said last night that Juan was in Vizcaino to pick up Dave and Don-Kay. |
Hmmmmmm, wonder what happened to Mike.....and what about Solo?????........PS: Who is Dave????
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shari
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Well...not sure who Dave is but he's welcome here anyway!!!
Morning dear Nomads...whew...yesterday was quite an adventure. Juan set out on a mission to find Mike and his entourage and finally found them...I
shant divulge all the juicy details...but shall let you all know that Mike, Don Kay and Solovino are resting in Asuncion...no they didnt come by panga
either!!!
Last night some folks gathered at the Beach House for a welcome Mike BBQ (no not burro) and I can tell ya it was pretty lively! That Mike is a FUN
guy...and was ready to PARTY...so we rose to the occasion and ignored our 8:00 bedtime. I do have a wee headache this morning ...wonder how MIke
feels? He was warmly welcomed last night and glad for the english speaking company. Solovino got some lovin and carne asada and we had lots of laughs
hearing some of Mike's stories...more of that to come at the solstice gathering.
Solo vino is one of the most beautiful dogs I have EVER met...she is a gem and sooooo soft and sweet.
Donkay was the star of the show though...he arrived much sooner than Mike which is another funny story...and a mexican adventure. So we loved him up,
fed him apples and carrots and he enjoyed a dessert of baby palm tree.
thanks so much to everyone who participated in helping bring Mike, Don kay and Solo vino here for Christmas.
If anyone wants to give him a call, the number is 615-160-0320.
[Edited on 12-20-2010 by shari]
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