38.11 Free State, South Africa: Mount Everest, tranquility and excitement, sharing the stage.
As we wander about the world, a process of discovery occurs daily, even more often. So much is happening about us, most of which we are not aware of, unfortunately. Nevertheless, for the few things we do notice and observe and at times participate within, we are extremely grateful. What a magnificent world surrounds us. While we understand there are many unfortunate people barely surviving in the world, we wonder why many others who have the opportunity to be forces for good choose instead to encourage chaos and misery. Despite these negative distractions, we seek to pursue our passions and find our purpose, hopefully, without hurting anyone. Stand-off at Dodge or is that Little Big Horn? More tranquility, as the animals cover the plains in late afternoon. Less tranquility. The mountain in the background is 'Platberg'. We ascended it from the other side in Harrismith, the following week. Words fail us as the sun makes a bold statement at sunset. Even ...