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| 17th November 2009 TeamTurner | Awesome - From: Cameron Karsten Photography Exhibit Awesome Cameron, can't wait to see and read about your experiences. Keep up the good work. Mike T. |
| 21st October 2009 Robin | youch - From: Emptying the Yosemite Wilderness A little close for comfort! I met a mom bear and 2 cubs once on a trail at Mt. Rainier. I was scared at first---all those ferocious mom bear stories---but it became quickly apparent that she was far more interested in browsing than in us. Her 2 kids were curious as all get-out. Stood up on their hind legs and stared at us. But mom never cast a glance in our direction. I guess she knew the park boundaries! |
| 20th October 2009 cam2yogi | Clappling - From: Pressing an Isle of Apples For those unawares... Clappling is short for Clandestine Apple picking, or appling |
| 20th October 2009 Simone | I like clappling - From: Pressing an Isle of Apples It makes the fruit taste more sweet...plus the close-up image of the sunlight apples is gorgeous. |
| 16th October 2009 cam2yogi | Watering the Marks of Change - From: Pressing an Isle of Apples Hey Kevin, No worries. I mean it, thank you. I need that progressive feedback to swallow in whatever form it arrives. I think you e right... consistency, consistency... with a little more translucent marking. And like you said... theyre low rez, 72dpi. Can do much with that. Thanks again! In peace, cam |
| 16th October 2009 cam2yogi | D embrace - From: Pressing an Isle of Apples Hey my brother! Thanks for the flavors! I miss you and wished youd move north. peace n love, cam |
| 16th October 2009 Kevin | I owe you an apology - From: Pressing an Isle of Apples I was re-reading my prior comment to you, and I owe you an apology, the title was pretty rude and annoying. I can believe you responded as civil as you did (says a lot of good about you). Anyways, what I meant to say (minus the poor sarcasm) is that, for me, its very difficult to enjoy your pictures as the watermarks are really distracting. I see from others comments here and your previous blog entries that it doesn seem to bother most of the folks, so I may be in the small minority. For what its worth, Ive always thought that a low-contrast watermark in a *consistent* location (so its still noticeable on first view, but easier to mentally tune out once you get used to it), combined with a relatively low resolution image (obviously not a problem on this website) is a reasonable compromise. |
| 16th October 2009 Dennis Peyton | Delicious, Fresh, Juicy - From: Pressing an Isle of Apples Great Writing Content and Style. Feeling Apple Juice Everywhere. Thanks |
| 16th October 2009 Prakash | Great pics - From: Pressing an Isle of Apples Cam, I love the way you take the pictures. I believe you love to work more with black & white. The results are amazing. I have been following your pictures for some time now. Keep them coming. If you have the time do visit my blogs. I am quite passionate about photography and love to get advise from experts like you. Comments welcome. Cheers. Prakash |
| 16th October 2009 cam2yogi | Indubitably - From: Pressing an Isle of Apples Thanks Kevin, I've never received feedback about watermarks, and I realize now its a form of protection and marketing for me. I'll experiment with sizing and look forward to hearing more thoughts from you and others. Thanks! In Peace, cam |
| 16th October 2009 Kevin | Watermark much? - From: Pressing an Isle of Apples I'm sure your pics are good, but don't you think you're overdoing the watermark a bit? Not that I expect you to change your mind, but you might want to see a photography editor's perspective: http://www.wired.com/rawfile/2009/08/black-hole/ It's your right to protect your art, but you may end up protecting it to oblivion... |
| 16th October 2009 cam2yogi | Brotha, you rock! - From: Pressing an Isle of Apples Seriously, step all over these toes and keep dancin'! |
| 16th October 2009 cam2yogi | Thanks! - From: Pressing an Isle of Apples Hey Robin! Thank you for the encouragement. I can't wait to connect again on the isle and out in Hamar country of Ethiopia. I'm erupting with joy/ecstasy/potential at the possibilities and being able to provide some exquisite work for you and Lori at GTLI! See you soon. In Peace, cam |
| 16th October 2009 Robin | - From: Pressing an Isle of Apples Fabulous photos, Cam, and I love the story! |
| 16th October 2009 David Rabin | Well Done - From: Pressing an Isle of Apples Cam, NIcey done. I enjoyed ready your very vivid entry. Who is Simone. I used to ahve a girlfriend by that name. Every time I see it or hear it, I do a double take. I read the bottom regarding your upcoming trip. Great Stuff. If I am stepping on your toes, I apologize. One little suggestion in the last paragraph? Perhaps you can consider replacing "the next journey in East Africa" with "our upcoming Journey to East Africa". "Along with Lily Brewis, our mission begins in January 2010. We will work with and volunteer all of our time to work with several orphanages, NGOs, and grassroots communities."....Just a thought. You have a much better flair for this than I do. Cheers |
| 12th September 2009 Sunshine Coast Accommodations | - From: Burning For Frigidity: Surfing the Pacific Northwest these are the certain places where u can fresh your mind beyond ur expectation, ur imagination. Rialto Beach, here as i feel the process of climate change is very nice...... thanks for sharing ur views with us.... http://www.catalinaresort.com.au |
| 4th September 2009 scottandanny | - From: Observations at the Edge of the Universe: La Push, WA your pictures are fantastic. Real clarity of subject, focused and inventive. |
| 4th September 2009 Erik Johnson | Piggybacking on your trek and dreams - From: Observations at the Edge of the Universe: La Push, WA Gracias, Cameron, for carrying us in your dreaming tales, photos, and footsteps to La Push -- a place of immense beauty that I experienced a long, long time ago! You blaze a trail of nonviolence that extends to both the human sphere and human-to-nature encounters. Shared. And we are richer for it. Again, thanks and happy journeys. |
| 4th September 2009 DAR Discount | Hey! - From: Observations at the Edge of the Universe: La Push, WA I liked your text! |
| 1st September 2009 lily Brewis-Condon | musical toot - From: Roadtrippin’ Southbound: The Rules & Regulations I laughed out loud more than once. What a beautiful beginning! |
| 1st September 2009 Laura Hartstone | Very cool - From: Roadtrippin’ Southbound: The Rules & Regulations That is awesome dude...enjoyed the read. |
| 1st September 2009 Daisy Garcia | Haha - From: Roadtrippin’ Southbound: The Rules & Regulations Very reasonable rules. |
| 31st August 2009 anonymous | - From: Warri-town nom umokoro henary warri olomou loca siti |
| 14th August 2009 jake | - From: Tuscan Faces very nice writing. |
| 3rd August 2009 qstefcn | great - From: National Nudity, Global Unity: The Bare Buns Fun Run 5K up Tiger Mountain http://www.my-nfl-jerseys.com/ |
| 2nd August 2009 Nancy | Naked all the way - From: National Nudity, Global Unity: The Bare Buns Fun Run 5K up Tiger Mountain A wonderful, fun article to read Cameron. I felt like I was there. You've got 'quoteables' in here! .... our bulging endeavor ... I did not want to see any more butts .... Great stuff. |
| 1st August 2009 Verity | :) - From: National Nudity, Global Unity: The Bare Buns Fun Run 5K up Tiger Mountain Awesome! Seriously, I loved the fact that you came 2nd just because you didn't want the view of a whole lot of jiggling buttocks in your face. You write really well... this was hilarious! :D |
| 1st August 2009 Dennis | Oh Myyyyyyyyy - From: National Nudity, Global Unity: The Bare Buns Fun Run 5K up Tiger Mountain Laughing with tears. Great Account of the Experience. Cheers....... |
| 27th July 2009 Charles Anthony | Duncan Ball RIP - From: Peace Walk (Part VI): Dark Days at Sellafield It was a great shock to read of the demise of Duncan "Bounce" Ball. He was a “reet canny” lad and will be sadly missed. One of the few who had a word to say to me on my few returns home from the Middle East. May his work continue to it’s logical conclusion. A fellow Ex-Windscalian and a fellow Newcastle fan. |
| 25th July 2009 Stephen Paul | Nice work - From: Bushwhacking: In Search for Ms. Piggy (Part II) Another great entry- Life on the Moon, Bear Views and When Powers Collide are incredible. Looks like when Cameron goes into the wilderness the photos only get better for me! The story is great. Q. Why does Miss Piggy take a shower in honey? A. Because Kermit likes sweet ‘n’ sour pork! |
| 18th July 2009 iguanawankenobi | nice photos.. - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia love the photos man...what kind of camera are you using if you dont mind me asking? and what sort of lens/settings are you using for shooting b/w at night? check out my blog www.mytb.org/iguanawankenobi...any tips? |
| 18th July 2009 Kate | Enjoyed your Entry - From: Bushwhacking: In Search for Ms. Piggy (Part I) Bushwacking, I just logged into travellog in search of my brother's update to his trip to Panama and your entry just grabbed me so I read it and really enjoyed it. You have a gift! Good luck to you and Michael finding Miss Piggy and keep writing. |
| 18th July 2009 Guru Made | - From: A Balinese Yoga Festival Part II Balineseyoga.com Yoga retreat, Yoga class , Yoga workshop. by Guru Made |
| 30th May 2009 Linda | Balian's cure - From: Balinese Hangovers & The Balian's Cure I am so happy to find your blog and to see the photos of my dear old friend Tjokorda Rai. I have not seen Tjok since 2001 which was my last visit to Bali. There are many powerful healers in Bali but Tjokorda is my favorite. I watched him do some amazing healings from curing minor bladder infections to healing someone of cancer. He is definately in a class by himself! Linda, or as Tjok calls me...Linda from Florida. He knows lots of Lindas. |
| 19th April 2009 liliram | love your style, and your lifestyle........ - From: Haramara Retreat: Days-In-the-Life-Of i enjoy reading your blogs. it's the kind of literary writing that does not bore. i also envy your relaxing, peaceful lifestyle. keep writing! |
| 16th April 2009 cdokay | Travel in Cagayan de Oro City - From: Haramara Retreat: Days-In-the-Life-Of i guess you have the most precious time in your life in relaxing. thats a very intersting story, you seem to have a heart in travelling.You can visit cagayan de oro city here in philippines just log on to http://www.cdokay.com/ or email at info@cdokay.com |
| 16th April 2009 TinNiE | - From: A Lover's Manifesto beautiful writing everyone ... i always wonder why it's so scary for alot of people to be mushy ... including me :) |
| 26th March 2009 Daniel Harbecke | Brilliant. - From: In the Barrio of Mexico My man! Wonderful writing, and always a pleasure to read what you're up to. Enjoy the dry season - I hope you get out to the Mayan ruins, you'll love them. |
| 5th March 2009 Mamacita | Gracias - From: In the Barrio of Mexico What beautiful dialogue and photos... I loved taking the journey with you...que bueno! |
| 4th March 2009 cabochick | the Barrio - From: In the Barrio of Mexico excellent commentary on my favorite dusty place in the world...Mexico. |
| 4th March 2009 Erik Johnson | arousing beauty of Mexico - From: In the Barrio of Mexico !Gracias for awakening with your stimulating series of delightful reflections a glimpse into your walking on the land and among the people and critters in Mexico! Your outpouring of well-crafted words and splendid photos give me a vicarious thrill for the adventure you are having, with all its rhythms and peace. |
| 15th February 2009 Jack | Jack reporting in from Bali - From: Rescuing Personal Mysticism Across a Balinese Island Jack does not at all think he can live on "nothing". Lol. That statement, after all, contradicts itself from the get go. But he is most certainly open minded to the idea that there are other ways of producing matter and manipulating it into forms that we need to survive than by kinetic motion alone. (such as physical labor with one's own two hands.) He thinks this might be the case because of the anecdotal stories of mystics and Yogis who could produce matter by drawing on nothing but pranic energy, and then concentrating such into sub atomic particles. I.E. producing matter from the quantum field, by using nothing but mere thought. This metaphysical idea, which used to be considered nothing but "superstition" by level headed reductionists is finding fresh soil to germinate in - not in a new round of new age mystics, but in the minds of tenured, published theoretical physicists such as Fred Wolf, Irwin Laslow, and others. Laslow, for example, was nominated four times now for the Nobel Prize. He would agree with everything I said, and in fact is one of my inspirations. These people are the very scientists you would quote, when you say "science does not believe in that stuff" . Science does believe in such, increasingly, and so do I. Om Suasti Astu Matur Suksema, Jack, traidtional village of Kuta Paang, Tabanan, Bali, Inodonesia. |
| 12th February 2009 Ketut | Becik sajan ( Balinese lg for very good) - From: Laura DeFreitas' Bali Yoga Retreat in full- August '08 I am a Balinese, and I enjoyed the way you told the story about my island. I hope you always enjoy the place. Beautiful pictures too, suksma ;) |
| 9th February 2009 Crazy Canucks | Excellent Photos - From: Laura DeFreitas' Bali Yoga Retreat in full- August '08 Really enjoy your keen eye and excellent photography - Cheers! |
| 7th February 2009 Kimberly LaRue | Bali Yoga Retreat - From: Laura DeFreitas' Bali Yoga Retreat in full- August '08 Love your blog. You describe it just as I see Bali! I can't wait to go back in June 09. When do you all go again? Pictures are beautiful. We found great healing with the same medicine man. He is the real deal! Thank You Kimberly |
| 7th February 2009 mariana | Beautiful - From: Laura DeFreitas' Bali Yoga Retreat in full- August '08 Cameron, I love your pictures. the colours, the places , the framing, incredible. Congrats! |
| 6th February 2009 skykiss | Your art - From: Laura DeFreitas' Bali Yoga Retreat in full- August '08 Great photos |
| 6th February 2009 Dennis | Vivid Depths............Namaste - From: Laura DeFreitas' Bali Yoga Retreat in full- August '08 Cheers for the Gifts you share that color our lives. Heart felt Gratitude............... All the Best Cam......... |
| 5th February 2009 Carole | Appreciation - From: Laura DeFreitas' Bali Yoga Retreat in full- August '08 Thank you for sharing your talents...to receive this collection of photos for viewing is truly a gift Cameron. |
| 3rd February 2009 Narelle | - From: Continuing Thru Bali Thank-you for sharing your photos with the anonymous world. I loved reading your insights and experiences. |
| 26th January 2009 christy karsten | Your Cobra!!! - From: Balinese Hangovers & The Balian's Cure Wow Cam your cobra is amazing. You are so limber. Your photos are really breathtaking. You really have a natural talent. Very Cool. Christy |
| 25th January 2009 Claudia | Awesome pictures - From: Balinese Hangovers & The Balian's Cure Wow, your pictures are impressive! |
| 16th December 2008 Erik Johnson | Your lenses fit for our times - From: Continuing Thru Bali Cameron: Gracias for allowing us to see, hear, smell, feel through your amazing lenses of photos and words. Gratefulness fills me to know that your feet carry you with peace to others in Bali and beyond. Be well. |
| 16th December 2008 Crazy Canucks | Pics - From: Continuing Thru Bali Excellent Pics - really enjoy your pics. You have really been able to capture the peacefulness of Ubud. Cheers - keep snapping |
| 29th November 2008 Yathi | Awesome - From: Behind These Walls: When Paris Turns Black to Green WOW!! Been to Paris but did not see it the way you show us. Simply spectacular. Great job mate! |
| 29th October 2008 Johanna | Your wonderful picture! - From: Rescuing Personal Mysticism Across a Balinese Island Very nice writing! I'm wonder where you have taken the beautiful picture you named dreamtime? Kind Regards Johanna |
| 29th September 2008 lil | - From: Nude Camping and The Stories of a Newfound Nudist Nice video of a colony of nudists http://www.nudistworld.net/ |
| 28th September 2008 Nazila Lajevardi | Your pics are great - From: The Scree & Sunrise of Gunung Agung I was surfing on the travel blog and found one of your pictures in Venice. Such a gorgeous picture. Enjoy your advanture Nazila Lajevardi. |
| 11th September 2008 Stephen Paul | Love iT - From: The Scree & Sunrise of Gunung Agung Great pictures... makes me feel like Im on top of the mountain too! |
| 11th September 2008 Stephen Paul | What have you been up to lately? - From: A Balinese Yoga Festival Ohh I see, taking some kick ass pictures!! Really, this whole post is first class. Great attention to detail, the big picture and capturing the moods. Well done! |
| 9th September 2008 Jim Toren | WOW - From: The Scree & Sunrise of Gunung Agung man Cam those are some great pictures!!!!!! |
| 9th September 2008 Sam | Ah, memories... - From: The Scree & Sunrise of Gunung Agung I completed the same volcano journey eleven years ago, and I am grateful to you for helping me to relive some wonderful memories. |
| 9th September 2008 Yathi | WOW - From: A Balinese Yoga Festival Brilliant Photography!!! Simply awesome mate. |
| 8th September 2008 Kimberly | I know Jack! - From: Rescuing Personal Mysticism Across a Balinese Island Jack is really an interesting guy huh? My husband Eric and I just got back from a 6 week trip in Bali. It was hard to leave Pondok Pisang. |
| 7th September 2008 Lily | Bali - From: A Balinese Yoga Festival Part II Yay Cameron! I love it - great writing and photos which make me long for Bali! |
| 29th August 2008 chelle roberts | graditude - From: A Balinese Yoga Festival Cam & Laura, Thanks to you both for sharing your incredible journeys through the dirt to the cleansing waters. I thoroughly enjoyed the change in my mind perceptions & education. With gratitude & respect, Chelle |
| 29th August 2008 chelle roberts | bliss & heavenly rituals - From: A Balinese Yoga Festival Cam, the body rituals & bliss & sacred rites are so vivid. The nine spigots of water blessing really resonated with me. Lingering into the day and cleansing the body, time with Laura in her divine passion. Well, the path is so right! See you when you are here with Robin. Look forward and yet want to muse about your Bali writings. Chelle |
| 29th August 2008 mamacita | - From: A Balinese Yoga Festival Beautiful commentary and photos .... heart and soul. OXOX |
| 20th August 2008 Johanna | Jack is out of his mind !!! - From: Rescuing Personal Mysticism Across a Balinese Island If Jack thinks he can live on "Nothing" in this world by simply relying on the "Universe" to provide him sustenance and just bum around on the beach, then he is delusional...A lot of people living under the poverty line are struggling to "survive" and will do anything to earn a living (to a point where they even have to sell their soul out of desperation).....Jack seems to be smoking too much dope I reckon. |
| 20th August 2008 JanelleQ | - From: Rescuing Personal Mysticism Across a Balinese Island Your pictures are amazing! |
| 19th August 2008 little xu | amazing - From: Rescuing Personal Mysticism Across a Balinese Island THe pictures are pretty good .....I like it very much.. If there is a chance maybe I will visit that amazing place too ..Bali.. I really fall in love with it because what you show us... |
| 8th August 2008 graciela | - From: Selamat Datang di Sorga I tried to enter the site at blogspot but there is a mistake in the letters, I think. Could you check that, please? Love. |
| 8th August 2008 Erin | Oh you lucky.... - From: Selamat Datang di Sorga Mooloolaba is one of my favorite places on earth. Glad to hear deliciousness is a part of your life. All the best, Erin |
| 24th July 2008 Catherine | Wow - From: Peace Walk (Part III): Belfast Wow! I live in Belfast and I didn't know some of this! Very moving to read, and to think I just happened on it by chance! Thanks! |
| 24th July 2008 Stefan | Nude Experiences - From: Bare Celebrations This makes me think of a time when young Cameron Karsten stripped himself of all his garments and hopped into a very familiar hot tub at a very familiar house...wonderful memories, great writing, and I can't wait till the next update buddy! Avec paix et amour mon ami ~Stefan |
| 24th July 2008 seester | i love you!! - From: Bare Celebrations camerones!! i think this is one of your best entries yet!! i was giggling the whole time and it made me want to run off onto the nearest beach with the sun on my shoulders and shed the threads... miss you brother... with all my love |
| 17th July 2008 Marcoelitaliano | The beauty of life - From: The Dogs of the Bush Hey Cameron, this was a great blog. I see your life keep following the path of happiness and that´s the only thing that really matters. Keep up with the good job! Marco |
| 15th July 2008 Dunc | Little Bro. - From: Good Days, Sunshine Dude; sweet. Keep taking nothing but your beautifil snaps and leaving nothing but your 'prints. A past Peacewalker who stepped out with you last year salutes you! Dunc |
| 15th July 2008 Daniel Harbecke | Sounds wonderful! - From: Good Days, Sunshine Cameron and Laura, I'm grateful to you for adding me to your readership. I enjoy reading your work and traveling vicariously very much. But what's best about it is the kindness you share in your writing. It's very calming, truly a second wind during the workday - I appreciate it very much. For being so expressive, Cam, you're awfully camera-shy. =) The author can never fully erase himself from his palette, and allows a greater field of play in mentioning himself from time to time. - All the best to you - |
| 13th July 2008 chelle roberts | going away to come back - From: Good Days, Sunshine Cam & Laura, divine! The simplicity and complicated words to express. I sense the land and moments in time the rain brought to the land. Thank you. All is well here - hand watering with hoses and watering can. Gardens grow - the one your in is foreign to me with its produce - enjoying the trip you both are on. As you so eloquently wrote - ignorance. Take care and keep on truckin' - quiet joy, Chelle |
| 2nd July 2008 travellingmum | Great Blog - From: The Dogs of the Bush here is my gympie entry... good to see a little town on the front page!! http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Gympie/blog-206605.html |
| 2nd July 2008 Sam Spitzer | coming into stillness - From: The Dogs of the Bush Hi Cameron, we have yet to meet, but I am a friend of Laura's. This entry inspired these thoughts: http://flowandgrow.blogspot.com/2008/07/coming-into-stillness.html. Thank you for the inspiration. Namaste! |
| 2nd July 2008 Nathan | Wonderland - From: The Dogs of the Bush The landscape you paint with your pictures and words is incredible! You have clearly found a way down the rabbit hole. Awesome adventure dude! Live it, love it! Namaste, Nathan |
| 2nd July 2008 mama-san | WOW - From: The Dogs of the Bush Tears streamed down my cheeks with the words and photos of your life now-what a fantastic experience....my heart is with the two of you. |
| 2nd July 2008 Shannon Evans | A Jealous Middle Aged Matron - From: The Dogs of the Bush Dearest Cameron, I am thoroughly jealous of your latest adventure! I think you are off on another wonderful adventure and I wish you nothing but great days and many more photo ops... Much love, Shannon |
| 2nd July 2008 Daniella | Super!!! - From: The Dogs of the Bush Hi Cameron, How are you? "Felicitation"!!! You're the best, I love yours photos!!! You really have a way with people, things, animals, flowers....PHOTOS!!!! You have an amazing ability to LIFE! Thanks Love, peace and kisses, Daniella (Paris) |
| 25th June 2008 judy | - From: Sydney in the Masses Cam, I love the photos that are architecture + yoga forms....very nice. Miss you. |
| 6th June 2008 Mell | - From: Peace Walk (Part I): All Roads Lead From Dublin Cool photo of the river Liffey. I can almost see where I used to live on it. :) |
| 29th April 2008 jc | Nice Blog - From: Alone or Not To Be Alone: Traveling's Mindset You have an inspiring outlook in life. Keep sharing....cheers !....P.S. Glad to have read this blog. It's definitely one of your best writings...made a mistake for not reading it before ;> |
| 4th April 2008 cjk | Very nice picture - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia Should we add your photos to our site : www.itavelfirst.com |
| 28th March 2008 jc | Into the Woods... - From: Finding Yourself in Solitude: 10 Lessons of Growing I admire your insights. You reminded me of "Christopher McCandless", but you seemed to have more well-rounded idealism. Thanks for sharing your thoughts...just be careful not to get Lost in the Woods.... Cheers ! |
| 27th March 2008 nomad_ninja | Amazing Artist - From: Finding Yourself in Solitude: 10 Lessons of Growing Just came across your blog... amazing pictures and article... Keep on writing... keep on taking pictures and keep on travelling... |
| 26th March 2008 TeamTurner | As usual - From: Finding Yourself in Solitude: 10 Lessons of Growing As usual well written and poignant. Thanks for sharing Cameron. |
| 7th March 2008 Laura DeFreitas | - From: Your Perfect Yoga Retreat I love that you compare that you suggest that the practice of yoga itself spill seamlessly into a mindful selection of the "perfect" yoga retreat. That's what its all about right, taking yoga off the mat and bringing it into day to day light. I really appreciate this insight and your emphasis on honoring your own practice/path one breath at a time. Retreats are an excellent way to take time out for yourself: to rest, rejuvenate and delve deeper into or begin a yoga/spiritual practice. In my experience they are also an amazing opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, build community, experience culture and to vacation in a healthy and positive manner that leaves you feeling replenished and inspired on a number of levels. |
| 27th February 2008 the soul cultivator | Brain Yoga - From: Your Perfect Yoga Retreat Iv been wanting to do yoga for months now, asking myself the same questions, what form of yoga would be best for me? Where in this world would be the best place to get such a great teaching?...and from whom? Bali now seems like a great idea, but I can not afford the trip listed. Iv emailed Laura to see what other options are available. I know my best friend from school days gave up his good job to become a yoga instructor his dream is now very alive, unfortunately for me he is all the way over in Canada www.openspaceyoga.com. He has never been happier. Fingers crossed something great comes my way. Thanks for the jog of inspiration. |
| 18th February 2008 jc | Falling in Love - From: A Lover's Manifesto The best thing in life that could happen to a person is fall in love. To fall in love is to gaze into the stars and dream the most wonderful dream. Your mind, body and soul drift into a universe where time stops and nothing else matters. Cosmic energy flows through your body energizing every fiber of your entire being. The feeling of excitement and elation makes your heart beats fast, your knees tremble and body moan in ecstasy. Your brain produces all sorts of chemicals flooding your senses, elevating your mind and soul in a state of trance. You feel exhilarated, sensual and at the same at peace......... |
| 18th February 2008 Laura DeFreitas | Love Overcomes ALL Obstacles! - From: A Lover's Manifesto As I read Lover's Manifesto a few lines from The Moulin Rouge come to mind. "A life without love, that's terrible!.... The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and to be loved in return." I'm a lover, and always have been, but my mind drifts back to a time when I set aside my romantic heart and lived vicariously through Hollywood's idealism. I've always been a sucker for Romeo and Juliet and Princess Bride type love affairs but as I matured in life and love something shifted and I suddenly found myself knee deep in the cynicism of Sex and The City. A while back I had a conversation with my housemate about falling in love. He, ten years my senior, mused about why it gets harder and harder to fall in love as we age. I remembered back to my first love and questioned momentarily if I could ever fall give my heart and soul with the same gusto and fearlessness as I did then. This was my turning point. I had a choice. I could live in fear of being disappointed and hurt by love and slowly let my heart close or I could live in love and open my heart to the world. "I life without love, that's terrible!" We all have a choice: to live from fear or to live from love. In the way we communicate, in the way we drive, in the way we prepare food for one another, in all the seemingly mundane things that fill our lives, we have a choice and our choices have ramifications. As you can see I am back to my idealistic self. Yet its not just me that beckons you to be present and positive, its the universe. With the popularity of the Hollywood movie, The Secret, the laws of attraction have been catapulted into the limelight of the general public. "What ever you think about you bring about" or "attitude of gratitude" are a few mottos to recall ever time you feel your heart waver in fear, doubt or negativity. You are a powerful human being, with an unending source or wisdom, creativity, health, abundance, love and compassion waiting to be discovered beneath the surface. I now fully embrace my dharma to give and receive all forms of love in each and every opportunity I get. And what's great is that the more I love the more I receive. The more I stop to appreciate the little gifts around me, the color of the sky, a child's laughter, the smell just after the rain or the sun's warmth on my face, the more I am filled with gratitude and love. Its the universe's energizer bunny - it just keeps going and going. You'll never run out of love if you see love in everything. That's why my lover and I have decided to make Valentine's Day everyday. Its fantastic to have a day like Valentine's to appreciate and revel in the very intimate and passionate love that the holiday touts, but what if that same quality of energy and support was magnified beyond this inner circle of family, friends and lovers? Start small and see what happens. I think you'll find that love overcomes all obstacles..... |
| 12th February 2008 Joney Pops | Stoppin on thru - From: I Am Tourist, I Am No Tourist Hey Cameron, Jonah here, thanks for the pure introspection - I love your openness in writing. I'm hangin out in Westport, south island, Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm working back as a bike mechanic for the next three months before heading off into the early winter across the southern alps by bicycle. I'll stay in Otautahi/Christchurch for a month or so and help out at the Free Bike Workshop and then head up to Te whanganui-a-tara/Wellington for? Choice photo of a melting building mate! Have nice days |
| 11th February 2008 Shannon Evans | Traveler...a state of mind - From: I Am Tourist, I Am No Tourist Cameron, each time you venture out into the world you are a traveler. Travel is a state of mind dependent on your ability to see each experience as an adventure into the unknown. For example, when you go out to walk the sea of humanity called Pike's Market do you see Seattle or do you see the cornocopia of people, smells, goods, and experiences that come from around the world to gather in the stalls and open air spaces? Think of the stories to be told if each seller, each buyer, and each voyeur were to sit, coffee in hand to share their experiences. I see the world each day as a fresh canvas waiting to reveal its image to me. Peace unto you my co-traveler... Pax Vobiscum Shannon Your Point White Writing Sage |
| 5th January 2008 Gerrr | - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia This is really beautiful. You have made me decide to go to Venice! |
| 18th November 2007 Andrea | Amazing! - From: Tuscan Faces I absolutely love your photography! I am really impressed with the different angles you manage to capture in your photos! Keep it up :) |
| 3rd September 2007 Lydia | From Quito - From: Who’s Guiding Whom Upon The Way? Cameron, I am so excited for all your learning. Glad you are home. Please give your mom a big hug for me. Miss you both in yoga. I hope South America draws you here in the next two years. Namaste, Lydia |
| 31st August 2007 TeamTurner | Marvel - From: Who’s Guiding Whom Upon The Way? Cameron, I continue to marvel at your perserverance and growth as a person. While reading your blogs and admiring your pictures, I have considered myself lucky to share in your experiences and your fresh point of view. Keep traveling and growing and best of luck with your new web-site. I'm sure the future will only cintinue to look up for you. Mike T. |
| 31st August 2007 Jill Saunderson | - From: Who’s Guiding Whom Upon The Way? Dear Cameron, what a wonderful person you are, it was great to meet you and walk with you I knew that I was in the presence of someone special, enjoy your home Love Jill |
| 31st August 2007 Jon | - From: Who’s Guiding Whom Upon The Way? Cameron, Welcome home old friend. Hope our paths cross again soon. Jon |
| 31st August 2007 Lily | Welcome Home Cameron. - From: Who’s Guiding Whom Upon The Way? May your journey continue in the familiar unknown. |
| 28th August 2007 Stephen Paul | Nice set! - From: A New Reality Upon Le Chemin de Saint Jacques Great pictures on this one. Less is more! I need to take that lesson to heart. LOVE "the Tracker"... |
| 27th August 2007 Katie Kruger | Your Pilgrimage - From: A New Reality Upon Le Chemin de Saint Jacques Here's to follow-through! I distinctly remember you telling me ten months ago (TEN MONTHS AGO ALREADY!) about your dream of following Coelho's Pilgrimage. Safe travels and happy walking! |
| 24th August 2007 Morgan | thanks, Cameron! - From: Peace Walk (Part IX): The End of a Nuclear Era Hallo Cameron, Have just read and enjoyed your writing and photos of the walk I shared with all of you for two days. I loved being part of it. Thanks for your efforts for peace, Morgan |
| 24th August 2007 Adrian Windisch | Great pics - From: Peace Walk (Part IX): The End of a Nuclear Era Loved the pics on your blog Camerobn, see my blog about the walk at http://greenreading.blogspot.com/2007/08/peace-walk-2.html Adrian |
| 23rd August 2007 Duncan Saunderson | From smeone who has walked with Cameron - From: Peace Walk (Part IX): The End of a Nuclear Era I walked with Cameron from Ayr in Scotalnd to the border with England. Do not be deceived by the laid back look, under what appears to be a very easy going relaxed guy there is someone very special. I shall not forget his kindness, help, advice and skills Despite our difference in ages( 43 years) difference in culture and upbringing (British and American) we did have things in common: we both have been to Nigeria ( again 35 years difference in time ), we both have the same passion for peace and we both are very impressed by KA and Marcus. So I echo his sentiments keep walking and working for peace. I often say who would have guessed 20 years ago that the Berlin wall would fall, the regime in South Africa would change and the Protestants and Catholics would join in Ireland. If these could happen, why should we not have a Nuclear free world ? Thanks Cameron ---- Duncan |
| 22nd August 2007 TeamTurner | Amazed - From: Le Pèlerin: To Be or Not To Be on The Way of Saint James I continue to amazed by your will and sense of adventure. I wish you the best in your travels and look forward to more of your wonder photography. Best Wishes, Michael Turner |
| 22nd August 2007 Bernie Meyer | Life as Pilgrimage - From: Le Pèlerin: To Be or Not To Be on The Way of Saint James Cameron, I have been wondering how your journey is going, now I have an idea. You sound strong and committed. Keep trusting the Self, Keep faith. My own journey has taken me places I would have never dreamed, and still is. I arrived home on Saturday from the Walk. Now, I am in culture shock of sorts, familiar from past shocks. I do not want to loose the meaning. Peace, Bernie |
| 22nd August 2007 Marcus Atkinson | In our thoughts - From: Le Pèlerin: To Be or Not To Be on The Way of Saint James Hi there.. Thinking of you heaps and hope that all is well... It was great to have you on the walk with us from Dublin to London. You are a great soul and it is always a pleasure to walk and spend time with you... Hope all goes well on your next pilgrimage and looking forward to walking with you next year from London to Geneva!!. In our prayers Marcus & KA |
| 20th August 2007 your seester | - From: Peace Walk (Part IX): The End of a Nuclear Era So proud of you...three months! Wow...the world is so blessed to have you in it, and is by far a better place because of your amazing efforts and dedication toward creating a more harmonious existence..I love you and miss you so much! |
| 20th August 2007 The other mama | Congratulations Cambo ! - From: Peace Walk (Part IX): The End of a Nuclear Era I am so proud of you Cam......and your determination to make this trek. Oh the stories you have yet to share......we who love you await your return. We miss you. We love you. We have been with you all along the way. Love, Rosemary |
| 20th August 2007 Jon | Thanks - From: Peace Walk (Part IX): The End of a Nuclear Era Cameron, Thank you for everything. You kept me on the walk with your thoughtfulness and caring. Continue to walk in beauty. peace, love, Jon |
| 25th July 2007 eims | - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia Your photos are absolutely beautiful. This page really made me dream... |
| 14th July 2007 cam2yogi | Cheers! - From: Peace Walk (Part VI): Dark Days at Sellafield Hey Cumberland Sausage, Thank you for the poem. I will read it to our group tomorrow morning as we head south for London. We were just in your area, passing through Sheffield. How'd you do with the floods? Hillsborough looked like it was wading, as families placed their destroyed goods outside their doorstep for disposal. I hope you were more fortunate. Namaste, w/Love, Peace and Joy, cam PS - Feel free to come and join the walk if you're willing and free! |
| 9th July 2007 Cumberland Sausage | Norman Nicholson - From: Peace Walk (Part VI): Dark Days at Sellafield Here's a Norman Nicholson poem, published in 'A local habitation' in 1972, entitled 'Windscale': The toadstool towers infest the shore: Stink-horns that propagate and spore Wherever the wind blows. Scafell looks down from the bracken band, And sees hell in a grain of sand, And feels the canker itch between his toes. This is a land where dirt is clean, And poison pasture, quick and green, And storm sky, bright and bare; Where sewers flow with milk, and meat Is carved up for the fire to eat, And children suffocate in God's fresh air. There is a rather incredible newsreel from 1957 detailing the events that inspired Nicholson's poem - "You can't explain radioactivity to a cow." Go to Norman Nicholson on Wikipedia and take the "Five Norman Nicholson poems" link at the bottom. http://www.cleo.net.uk/resources/displayframe.php?src=181/consultants_resources//english/norman3/index.html |
| 22nd June 2007 belinda | pic - From: Peace Walk (Part V): Scottish Messages & Human Truths 'scotland's for peace' is a great great photo! |
| 19th June 2007 the Boy who lived | hi - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia AMMMMMMMMAZZZZZINNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG photographs. Are you a pro?? |
| 18th June 2007 Norm | traveling to Ireland - From: Peace Walk (Part V): Scottish Messages & Human Truths Cameron, Kathryn & I are heading for western Ireland next week with a group called "Spiritsong." We'll be singing in varioius parts of that region. Our theme is Building Bridges. I note that many of the themes in your writing appear in our song. We seek to build bridges of understanding and caring for people, the earth, all of God's creation. Norm Braatz |
| 14th June 2007 Simon | Standing up by sitting down - From: Peace Walk (Part IV): Arrested Nuclear Development Your article is exhilarating, picking up speed as we know what inevitability awaits you who stood up by sitting down. Your words are fantastic and your picures vivd my friend...in love and peace. |
| 13th June 2007 Ed Iglehart | Shanthi/Salaam/Shalom/Dorood/Peace - From: Peace Walk (Part IV): Arrested Nuclear Development It was a privilege to welcome you all to Taliesin yesterday evening. I hope you slept well and I'm sorry to have been unable to visit further and set you on your way today. May all the Gods bless you and your mission My thoughts will be with you all the way xxxxx ed |
| 12th June 2007 belinda | - From: Peace Walk (Part IV): Arrested Nuclear Development Hi Cameron, true..we humans dont love ourselves, that fuels our desctructive shadow side. From unhealthy food, alcohol, drugs etc. to nuclear power :-S, a sad conclusion. I will rejoice the day when salsa dancing is considered better than making war :-) dutch greetings |
| 10th June 2007 marci | - From: Peace Walk (Part IV): Arrested Nuclear Development thank you for this beautiful and thoughtful piece of writing and heartfelt sentiment for humanity.i was just reading another blog from family and yours popped up and im glad it did....the photos were great too. |
| 9th June 2007 Shannon | And you once were just an island boy full of ideals - From: Peace Walk (Part IV): Arrested Nuclear Development Cameron, I am soooooooooooo jealous! You are living your dreams and acting on your ideals. Beats hanging out at Doc's and sipping on the watered down bloody marys! Your photos speak more passionately then your travel blog...and that takes some doing! I wish more island kids were like you instead of being these entitled self-serving narcissts that think going to Pike's Market is a "cultural awakening." Tell us more about the guy from Tacoma. I think you have another story there.... |
| 7th June 2007 belinda | africa is.... - From: Another African Day I lived in Mali for a year. And when people ask me how that was and how it affected me..well, i still havent found the words to describe it. Confronting, Intense..So different than any other country. How to explain? Hot, Poor, Malaria, Insects, Dying people, Muslims against Christians..... but i still miss it somehow. I dont travel anymore (only in my mind, lol) so its nice to read your experiences, makes me want to pack my bags again :-) |
| 3rd June 2007 Miriam | Hey Cameron - From: Peace Walk (Part III): Belfast Hello sir, fair play, you've put a lot of work into this. Photos lovely, I liked the ones of the cooley mountains especially. I'd like to indicate that there's lots to know about the various histories of protestant people before they arrived here, and the mix of cultures that exists in Northern Ireland today. Can't wait to read about faslane, saw the photos on the faslane365 website and heard a bit from mark. Will you tell every one I say Hi and send hugs? I had a really great time on the walk with ye's, settled back into life here nicely. Good Luck!! Love Miriam |
| 1st June 2007 Linda | Changing face of Ireland - From: Peace Walk (Part III): Belfast I read with great interest your fascinating description of the Troubles and current developments. Excellent! I was there six years ago on a youth mission (joint Protestant and Catholic) to work with kids. It was still very troubled at that time. |
| 1st June 2007 Dennis P. | Deep Sigh.... - From: Peace Walk (Part III): Belfast Namaste Cam. Much of what is shared in this blog is new information. Thanks for the care, love and perspective. In an effort to soften 'ego' (while allowing due space), imagine conversations without the words, I, me, you, us, them, they, ours, mine, yours, etc. Imagine. If everything one perceives is a perception / reflection of oneself / ones spirit, then one realizes one's isolation / aloneness. This, of course is balanced by one's sense/cellular knowledge that all 'things' are connected. Both these models are completely true and simultaneously true. Hugs. From one alien to another. |
| 31st May 2007 Chelle | Bainbridge Island hello - From: Peace Walk (Part II): A Land of the Irish Hey Cam, keep on Truckin'!! Am in awe with the intention as you walk and experience some of my ancestral roots. I loved the one figure peace salute. All is well here and spring is so lovely - expecially - at 85 degrees!!! So as you walk remember there is always warmth in our thoughts of you. Peace on bro..... |
| 31st May 2007 megan | - From: Peace Walk (Part I): All Roads Lead From Dublin love it |
| 26th May 2007 Norm Braatz | - From: Peace Walk (Part II): A Land of the Irish Thanks for you interesting comments on Ireland. We are traveling there next month, will be singing at the American Celebration of Music in Ireland. Norm |
| 26th May 2007 digital_explorer | Excellent work - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia You captured the true essence of living thru Black and White. Scenes are so captivating in its true vibrant colours. Rey |
| 26th May 2007 digital_explorer | Excellent Work - From: Peace Walk (Part II): A Land of the Irish Im fascinated with your journal and of course for your peace walk mission. Im also an environmentalist and I do agree with your idea of being nuclear-free. Good luck and looking forward to your future journals. Rey |
| 11th May 2007 david | truth springs forth - From: The Doctor's Little Secret keep spreading the word brother, i have recently learned of urine therapy in a yoga course, fascinating! |
| 7th May 2007 Loti | Tashi delek - From: The Doctor's Little Secret Hi brother it is really nice to read about you every almost every week. thanks for that. from Love and misssssssss your brother Loti |
| 6th May 2007 Rob | Spenser - From: The Doctor's Little Secret Yes I. Peace be with you. |
| 28th April 2007 NEENA | ANNA - From: The Brotherhood of Corporation IN MY COUNTRY, LOTUS, THE SHOPPING MALL LIKE "WALL MART", IS LOCATED ALL CITY. IT'S MAKE LOCAL BUSINESS LOSS. LOCAL PEOPLE DON'T LIKE AND WANT GOVT TO HELP NEW LOTUS SUPPER MARKET. |
| 25th April 2007 Yathi | - From: Tuscan Faces Amazing pics!! Loved "And Her Untensils". |
| 14th April 2007 Simon | My best friend Cam... - From: The Brotherhood of Corporation Is an informed and interesting individual! He is an all around kick ass guy and a fabulous photographer to boot. He recently displayed his first exhibit in our hometown of Bainbridge Island, congratulations! I hope you are doing well my friend, peace and love from Buenos Aires! Live to love, love to live and befriend as many people who are unlike you as possible...just some of your valuable lessons. Peace... |
| 10th April 2007 Marcoelitaliano | Marshmallows and others... - From: The Brotherhood of Corporation Interesting and informative as usual. It's nice to read something from the "other" America. Don't worry, the rest of the world doesn't eat marshmallows but, still, there are these other two or three hundred thousands items little (or nothing) environmental friendly produced, packed and commercialized in our everyday life. I try to consume as little as I can but I often feel like fighting a hopeless fight. Marco |
| 18th March 2007 Manue | - From: To Bring Back Home Jolie rapport. Je vais y passer un mois à Mcleod Ganj:) weezzz. |
| 14th March 2007 Alex | Hola!!! - From: Mazatlan: Culture Then, Culture Forever Amigo!!!!! Finalment tu est dans mon pays, Tres bien!! tu doit etre super content hehe souvient toi de manger tout les choses delicioux la va xxx |
| 13th March 2007 Falty | Muchacho - From: Mazatlan: Culture Then, Culture Forever Muchacho, pourquoi tu es toujours dans le chose qui resemble les reves? Serieusement, je suis jealouse. Quand j'ai vu la plage, j'ai pense aussi de la plage a paris, pendant l'ete, degalasse...et mes eleves, dans le ghetto, qui m'a dit que, "ouais, pour les vacances, je suis alle au Pantin Plage" C'est pas le meme chose, non? Bise ma plage sur l'ile et embrasse toi meme pour moi. Gross bises la sirene. |
| 1st March 2007 Angie_cro | Just a stranger passing by.. - From: The Fork & The Road Hi there.. Hmmm..I've just joined the travel blog and found out your journal..And I love it! Loved the way you talked about travelling...and this sentence below... :)) ''I'm dedicated to the life of the traveler.'' I also like thinking about myself as a person whose life is also dedicated to travelling.. we'll see.. :) Anyway, greetings from Croatia!! p.s. the picture of the Fontana di trevi is fabulous.. (hope I've spelled it correctly) I've been there, seen it.. loved it. Alohaaa! |
| 21st February 2007 Susin | Vegos - From: Consciously Consumed Hi! I'm a fellow vego in France - and yes it's certainly the land of meat, particularly in the Alsace region where I am. Wow, it's just pork, pork and more pork here, they even like to garnish veggies with pork! But thanks for the list of vegetarian food stores in Paris, that'll come in handy! Keep up the great journals, very unique :-) |
| 14th February 2007 Tim S. | Wow!!!! - From: The Fast: Body To Spirit & Back What an excellent blog....as a result of reading this blog which explains fasting so well, I remember the fasting that I did as a child, and I'm inspired to get into the habit of fasting all over again...keep writing!!! |
| 11th February 2007 Ching Li | - From: Tuscan Faces Beautiful photography! Makes me want to go see it right now :) |
| 7th February 2007 Jan | Amazing - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia Your photographs are absolutely stunning, amazing and so artistic. Thank you for posting them for all to enjoy. I have traveled Italy many times and enjoyed seeing it through your eyes. |
| 18th January 2007 chels | - From: Alone or Not To Be Alone: Traveling's Mindset thanks little bro for these words....needed them today - had an awesome talk with alice and was able to figure a lot of stuff out through discussion - nice to come back and read this!....love you |
| 16th January 2007 Pheeleepa | photos - From: From Travel to Absolute Travel: The Inner Experience I really like the photos you have taken. You have a great eye for composition. |
| 16th January 2007 natalie | thanks - From: Alone or Not To Be Alone: Traveling's Mindset I randomly stumbled upon your article, just at the right moment. I've been traveling by myself for a while and now, nearing the end of my trip, started to get strange, unexplainable feelings that I think are loneliness. I can't be sure because it's not a feeling I am used to, but reading what you have written has helped me put things into perspective. Thank you. |
| 16th January 2007 Dennis P. | Thanks Cam. - From: Uncovering The Pearls: Inspiration Behind the Chisel What a sensitive, well breathed communique from Life. Thanks |
| 15th January 2007 evette | inspiring - From: Alone or Not To Be Alone: Traveling's Mindset an inspiring read. really admire your self-assuredness, and envy you somewhat. i've travelled to a number of places alone and everytime people ask me who did i travel with, my face still puts on a spontaneous pout when i answer "alone". i've enjoyed all my travels alone but its always questions like that that get me down. and so here i am, as with past years, browsing the internet on solo travel hoping to find some kindred spirit. if not, at least learn not to be intimidated by the word 'alone'. |
| 13th January 2007 matt | Black&Whites - From: Boy, Man & l’Etudiant Great photos! Unbelievable perspectives! |
| 29th December 2006 acharee | great photos - From: Uncovering The Pearls: Inspiration Behind the Chisel They are one of the most beautiful photos I've ever seen! |
| 29th December 2006 cam2yogi | Volunteering - From: Murtala Mohammed Volunteering? Search the web is my advice. There are so many organizations out there, especially working within Africa. Search, research and them follow your heart and breathe as you work with the world. The best advice I can give, from personal experience, is forever follow your heart and travel with your love and compassion in which you have to offer to all people and places we exist. Thank you! Maybe I'll see you in Africa soon. In Peace, cam |
| 29th December 2006 Ada Achmoody | - From: Murtala Mohammed I am impressed by what you wrote. I am originally from Nigeria...lived in Nigeria and Togo for 14 years. Moved here 14 years ago, and made my first trip back this year. I was devasted at what I saw. I am crushed that the "giant" of Africa had been reduced to such a pitiful joke. I will forever be changed by what I saw in two weeks. At the detrioriation around me...the hope and zeal for life in the eyes of the people. I would like to go back to Africa to help but am not sure in what capacity. Do you have any advice for me? How can I fund a trip back, how can I volunteer to help? |
| 23rd December 2006 iva doll | Yes, that's it. - From: From Travel to Absolute Travel: The Inner Experience You summed up why I have tried to give up everything in order to travel. It is hard to tell people why you want to travel for months or years at a time, or forever. Why its not enough for me just go somewhere for a few months, have a good time and come home. My first solo 9 month travel experience in Europe was in the moment all the time and every experience, good and bad, was equally amazing and the whole thing changed me. I crashed in squats, swam naked in the ocean with travelling circus performers in Italy, had midnight climbs through haunted graveyards in Edinburgh, hitchiked throughout the tuscan country side, weaseled my way into parties in Ibiza and so on. There were no rules and life consisted only of possibility, the now, and of my own core as a human being which flowed effortlessly the current of life. Transition to socialization and daily routine when I came home was tough to say the least, and for the 5 years I did it to pay off my collective debts land to make enough money to leave again, I longed for release back into that realm of the spontaneous that made up my heart and deepest spiritual self after travelling. Finally I paid off my debts and by selling everything I owned I was able to go to Japan where I spent six months doing some pretty cool stuff (see ivadoll travelblog) and then jaunted off to Thailand and Laos for some relaxing during the cold Japanese winter). Unfortunately I got sick on that trip in such a way that may make independent travel abroad very difficult in the future. I had to abruptly return home when I had planned not to return for atleast 3 years. The shock has been terrible. Although seeing old friends is wonderful, I now have to worry about car insurance, what I am going to eventually study, future careers, where am I going to live in a few years, which city will I pick to settle down in, and all that bladdy blah. I am obsessed with the future because my society's now is all about planning for the future. I swear it is giving me an ulcer. I want to check out of this paradigm, of stuff, and invisible ropes as soon as I can, and perhaps never come back to it. Maybe if the universe smiles my way it will happen soon and I'll see you on the road somewhere, ivadoll. |
| 22nd December 2006 anonymous | Well written - From: From Travel to Absolute Travel: The Inner Experience Like the article dude - articulate and flowing, not to mention inspring. Hope your travels bring you to ever greater levels of self-realization; they certainly have for me :) |
| 22nd December 2006 katydid | Great article! - From: From Travel to Absolute Travel: The Inner Experience I loved the article you wrote. It sums up so many things for me. You're pictures are amazing! Happy Travels. |
| 6th December 2006 Ali | Photos... - From: Behind These Walls: When Paris Turns Black to Green Beautiful as ever :) |
| 6th December 2006 Mom | - From: Behind These Walls: When Paris Turns Black to Green Your heart sings and we are the lucky recipients to it's melody....your words, your photos..... really beautiful. OX, M |
| 6th December 2006 Debra from Doc's | Holiday greetings! - From: Behind These Walls: When Paris Turns Black to Green We think and talk of you often. Everyone thinks your stories and pictures are amazing! Please know that we wish you all the best this holiday season. Take care Cam! Love Deb |
| 6th December 2006 Universal Mama | wow - From: Behind These Walls: When Paris Turns Black to Green Once again....your words and photos transport me from the beach in Kingston....to Paris. Once again I can feel and sense and see within those words...and you take me with you. Ahhh.....always so kind . Thank you.....I miss you...I love you, Rosemary |
| 5th December 2006 Barbara G. | Searching - From: Behind These Walls: When Paris Turns Black to Green Dear Heart, Following your dreams, your instincts, your passion. What will you find? It doesn't matter. Just that you are - you are present - all touches and changes your being. Be well. Be there. Barbara from Nigeria |
| 5th December 2006 Abe | Amazing - From: Behind These Walls: When Paris Turns Black to Green Wow these photos are fantastic. Love your low angles and the effects you've created, very Cobalt looking. Hit me up sometime at tribe.net http://people.tribe.net/faa6a46c-4b0b-4d3d-8e3c-000e44ad1b2a or myspace.com/Phx_kidd |
| 1st December 2006 R Rath | Loved this - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia Ditto. I am glad I chose to read your blog. What a writer! THanks for sharing. Photos superb! Keep up the good work! |
| 30th November 2006 anonymous | - From: Nude Camping and More Stories of a Newfound Nudist wow i never seen any thing like this before |
| 20th November 2006 Katie Kruger | Merci pour tes idees! - From: Boy, Man & l’Etudiant Cameron, Tu a du talent pour ecrirant et pour la photographie. Merci pour tes idees et pour partagant ton talent avec moi et l'autres! P.S. Mais tu est le pere! Je pense... |
| 18th November 2006 Carlos Petry-Freeman | A beginning and no end.... - From: Boy, Man & l’Etudiant Thanks for being around in this world.....My prayers and support are always with you....Where next? |
| 17th November 2006 Elizabeth Gadbois | Art of Living, Living for Art - From: Boy, Man & l’Etudiant I'm looking forward to exhibiting your work whenever you are ready. Your work is realized and inspirational. Your desire to share your journey is the artist's way...you are undeniably a great artist and poet. Liz |
| 17th November 2006 jc | Captivating ! - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia Your photos are captivating....well done ! |
| 17th November 2006 jc | :> - From: Boy, Man & l’Etudiant Your words are passionate, personal & poetic.... I like it ! |
| 16th November 2006 sprucemoose | Like a pro - From: Boy, Man & l’Etudiant You take some ripping good photos. Very artistic. |
| 16th November 2006 Becky Stracener | Wow - From: Boy, Man & l’Etudiant Cameron, you are an amazing photographer. You could be published if you ever choose that. And your insights are beautiful. Thanks for bringing us along with you on your travels. Its a gift. Becky |
| 15th November 2006 Echo | :,v! - From: The Aroma of La Roma as you can see from the title.i am Chinese, these two letters mean very strong appreciation. I have enjoyed your writing so much, Europe has been my most favored destination in my journey .I alway didnot get the chance to go there. Your writing make my dreamland more vivid and closer, much thanks! |
| 11th November 2006 ndx | Incredible - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia I am very glad I stumbled upon your blog. Your are quite the artist, your writing is superb and your photographs are exceptional. Truly magnificent. |
| 8th November 2006 SAN | sa - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia Ich habe Ihre Blog gelesen und fühle ich mich wohl dieser Blog zu lesen. Bitte besuchen Sie uns http://www.fun-reisen.de |
| 6th November 2006 MLLE Faltomonster | viola - From: Paying for Your Mind: The Magic of Venezia J'adore le photo du canel, c'est magnifique!!! Tres beau... |
| 3rd November 2006 Megan Crozier | Wow!! - From: Tuscan Faces Beautiful Photos!!! |
| 2nd November 2006 Fabio | - From: Tuscan Faces I advice to you to visit Bologna. I live in Bologna and it'a a very nice city! I sometimes read your blog and it's so beatiful! sorry for my english! :-) |
| 2nd November 2006 urban | rose garden - From: Tuscan Faces very lovely blog. |
| 1st November 2006 Israel | Tuscan Faces - From: Tuscan Faces Loved the photography! Can't say the same for the writing. Sorry, everyone is a critic :-) |
| 26th October 2006 Alice | - From: The Aroma of La Roma Cam, you know I have enjoyed your writing over the last few years but can I say, your photos prove to be no less vivid and engaging. How enchanting to see the world through your lens! with love, Alice |
| 18th October 2006 Liz Gadbois | Wow! - From: A Second Savor of Athens Hi Cameron, Your images create wanderlust, but your word evoke longing. You are a gifted journalist as well as a talented photographer. Keep going! Your style, your signature, your impressions of your environment are compelling and inspirational. Thanks for sharing, I look forward to traveling with you, via internet, to places that I can only dream about. Salute!! |
| 15th October 2006 Mer | Wow... - From: A Second Savor of Athens I just wanted to tell you that I thought your pictures were gorgeous. I love looking at interesting pictures that other people have taken. I love the shot of the man with the beads and the one of the feet of the guard. Awesome. =) Keep of the great pictures! |
| 14th October 2006 Dennis Peyton | Hugs and Grins - From: A Second Savor of Athens Thanks Cam. Always a deep sense of LIFE inside your experience. No Words.... Thanks for the Love. |
| 4th October 2006 Yathi | Good one again. - From: Panting Eyes, Panting Dreams Great write this time and I have a dog too. |
| 4th October 2006 Yathi | Great pics - From: Midnight In Thessaloniki Especially the ones is B&W and sepia. Nice composition, did u use Photoshop? |
| 3rd October 2006 anonymous | - From: Midnight In Thessaloniki I will get you a Spongebob cake for your next birthday !!!!! OX, Mom |
| 30th September 2006 Mimi & BaBa | Remembrances - From: Beheld By Rebellious Mythos: The Peloponnese Thank you, son, for bringing back memories of our storied time spent in Greece. Albeit, we were a family, but how else would Craig have be there to carry a injured traveler down the side of the mountain from Delphi and then to first aid. (where was the Oracle?) We live again through your mind and your pictures. Stay well and our prayers are with you and your singular friends. |
| 28th September 2006 Shugee | a complete stranger who enjoyed your blog - From: Athens in a Fig yasos. i'm in athens currently. i love the photo of the shadow of the kritios boy - the most perfect and lovely sculpture i've ever seen! |
| 17th September 2006 anonymous | - From: Karpathian Jones thanks for taking us along....the view from your "vacation home" seemed amazing - what a peaceful place. XO, Mom |
| 14th September 2006 Scott Sherrill | Inspiring - From: Nude Camping and More Stories of a Newfound Nudist Cam~ Thanks for including me in on your travels. I celebrate your freedom and your discoveries. Keep it up! Scott |
| 12th September 2006 Rob Spenser | Blessings - From: Nude Camping and More Stories of a Newfound Nudist Dear Cam, thanks so much for these blogs. its so nostalgic for me to see your pics. so gorgeous there. the color, the landscapes. the feeling of the water. i appreciate your writing too. you are very talented. keep it all coming. stay healthy, happy and safe. Blessings to you from the PNW, Rob |
| 12th September 2006 Christi | Really?! - From: Nude Camping and The Stories of a Newfound Nudist LOL - I can't believe it! You pack so light, I had always just assumed there was no swimsuit in there!! Goes to show what I know! It sounds so lovely - I wish I could join you! Blessed be. |
| 9th September 2006 anonymous | - From: Searching for a Wind Blown Free Thank you for taking us along....I love traveling with you. And I can't wait for the upcoming blog!! You found a new way to enjoy yourself- being nude!!! Yea! Much love - Mom |
| 6th September 2006 Rosemary | wowie zowie - From: A Formulation of Crete and Its New Sustaining Land Dear dear Cambo.....your prose takes me with you.....and then...on top of that...your pictures !!!!! Oh thank you....such color and feeling and excitement. I am with you.....thank you for taking me along. I love you.....always....xxRosemary |
| 3rd September 2006 Chelsea | - From: Piraeus Is and Piraeus Was Wow...the trip sounds amazing so far! I'm so glad you made it safely...can't wait to come meet up with you and share in the exploration! I love you....your sis |
| 28th August 2006 Loti | Tashi Delek - From: Returning Rivers hi my brother it is really nice to hear from you as soon as possible by this. ever time when i read about yours, it can help me a lot to cultivate my English knowledge. please send me constently if you could, yeah that you did ask me something about the Tibetan is i will give you by my Email, please enjoy with your trip and your lovely family. from your Loti |
| 26th August 2006 Scott Sherrill | - From: Returning Rivers Cameron ~ I'm sorry we never had the opportunity to get better acquainted. I wish you well on your travels. Love and Blessings, Scott |
| 2nd July 2006 Carlos Petry-Freeman | Soulful Heart - From: Naked Again Let your naked truth travel through you.....You give words of passion, inspriation and hope to those who read your heartfilled words. The human race has advanced for our spiritual good because of you----I deeply thank you and I love hearing from you....You always make my day. |
| 30th June 2006 Scott Sherrill | Gratitude - From: Naked Again Thank you, Cameron, for validating what I sensed in you. You're an exceptional man of great wisdom and heart. I regret that we apparently will not have the opportunity to explore the magnificence of your Spiritual Nature. I trust our paths will cross again. If not, you have my phone number and e-mail adress. Love and Blessings Always for Your Highest Good. Scott |
| 30th June 2006 Barbara Gilday | Welcome home - From: Naked Again Dear Soul, So glad, so glad to hear your cyber voice again....to feel the freshness of your views, insights, reflections.......to see the images that inspire and speak to deeper levels. Welcome home, dear soul. Welcome home. |
| 9th May 2006 Christine ( from Mc Leod Ganj ) | brilliant ! - From: Culture Hopping your pictures and your text are so lively ! It is a real pleasure to see , to meet someone who knows how to share his experience through the world and mostly through the people's mind . I agree that i might be difficult to come back home ( what is home ? ) yes , you are looked at as if nothing had happened ... nothing had changed , but you know that the travel made you , and you can now travel through the people's mind as if it was a country ! Thank you for keeping us informed in such a personal way about the health and the illness of our planet . So useful . and you keep smiling ... that's wonderful I also love the traveller's part ... money , organization ... Really , Thank you , Cam . you are doing a very interesting job . Poetry , humour , consciousness , broadmindedness .and heart... I love it and i hope to receive more . I wish i had seen a photo of Toulouse ! ( joking ! ) |
| 2nd April 2006 Rosemary | Cambo my Cambo - From: Today Oh dearheart.......you are on a journey here....right now....while spending time on this Island. Your feet may not be on ancient, dusty roads....but it is a journey all the same. Yes...committing to 10 months on this Island will be a journey of a different sort.......but an enlightening one all the same. Here you go.......and we all still have your back. Love you......always....xxxxxthe other Mama |
| 30th March 2006 Becky Stracener | - From: Down the Body, Into the Body Cameron, your photography is just beautiful. You have a special gift. Thanks for sharing the beauty of the world with us. Becky |
| 24th March 2006 Susan | Welcome home... - From: Down the Body, Into the Body Welcome home, dear fellow traveler. I look forward to great conversations in digesting our experiences and rejoicing in our blessings. ...with love from fellow traveler, Susan |
| 2nd March 2006 Mark | Grist - From: To Bring Back Home More grist for Cameron's mill. Ask the questions, then meditate. To do the work of saving others we must save ourselves. A peaceful island can exist in a restless sea. |
| 1st March 2006 Bryn | Your questing gives us blessings - From: To Bring Back Home Thank you for challenging our awareness with your inquiry into the nature of selflessness. Perhaps when we give freely without fear of want we are sharing not only the material with which we dispense but the essence through which we give. seeking gratitude or acknowledgement for the gifts we share, distracts us from the initial act of giving- when called upon by our fellow being they give to us the opportunity to become aware of our own abundance and therefore the opportunity to let go without fear of want. (On a side note, your log challenged me to put to words my own feelings and understanding of selflessness. I wrote lucidly one time through and then accidently erased it. I was frusturated, although taking the time to write again lets it resonate more deeply with my conciousness.) Thank you Cameron. love, Bryn |
| 13th February 2006 Becky Stracener | Reading story - From: Being Human & Peace Tonight, I got the urge to print out many of your journal entries and read them through. You are on such a wonderful journey. From the first one on grassroot connections, to the humility of the humaness of your body in India. Are you now in the Pacific Northwest? I would love to share stories. Becky |
| 31st January 2006 gyathar | tibet - From: Being Human & Peace |
| 30th January 2006 Dennis P. | Sharing / Redistributing Money - From: To Bring Back Home Cam. Tell me you have a paypal account and what your user name is. Life speaks through your honesty. Your hand is open to share with your family as their hands are open to share with their families. We can add coin and paper to your/their smiles. Namaste Friend. |
| 30th January 2006 Dennis Peyton | Breathfull Heart - From: Being Human & Peace Ahhh Cam. Salty heart, salty life, salty tears....all on many sides of your experience/life. Sweet vintage smile, sugar dimples, embracing LOVE. No Words. Creative Love describes how Constantine's Dove moves now....Showing us, as an inspired Teacher, by example, how to sway and dance with our hands 'up', walk barefoot over percieved dangers, and weep openly. Ohhh Dear Dear Cameron. Thanks sooooo much for being part of my Family. Yours Forever; tears flowing.... I've so missed that. Thanks. You are an Alchemist and a wonderful reflection. Love and Deep Life to all those who see and touch your / our path. |
| 30th January 2006 Lydia | Welcome Home! - From: Being Human & Peace Thank you for the pictures and beautiful writings about your journey. Lydia |
| 17th December 2005 Susan | sharing your spiritual challenge of beggars - From: To Bring Back Home Thank you for this soulful sharing, Cameron... I too experience that spiritual challenge each time I pass a panhandler... How to stay open and generous and yet a steward of one's resources. As I refelct on what you've written and stirred, my thought comes to: Perhaps the opening is not to expect any resolution but to greet the aliveness, tension and call of the struggele of each of those moments. A wake up call the questions, What is the state of my heart, is my generosity flowing, am I being caught by fear and scarcity. Am I at peace and radiating peace in this moment -- whether that includes a coin or not. I wish I had some help for your Tibetan friends... Sending you much love and WARM hugs. Brr. |
| 17th December 2005 JUDY | BEGGING - From: To Bring Back Home FIRST, THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY. YOU ASK AND PONDER LIFE'S IMPORTANT QUESTIONS: WHY DO I HAVE MORE THEN OTHERS? HOW CAN I SHARE WITHOUT RESENTMENT? MUST MY GIFTS BE REPAID WITH A PERFORMANCE OR WITH GRATITUDE? YOU BEGIN TO RECOGNIZE THAT YOU ARE LUCKY BEYOND ALL MEASURE. WITH YOUR GOOD FORTUNE YOU ALSO HAVE A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILTY. IMAGINE USING YOUR TRAVEL MONEY TO BUILD A SCHOOL IN NIGERIA, A COMMUNITY KITCHEN IN INDIA, FEEDING A FAMILY FOR SEVERAL YEARS WITH YOUR DISPOSABLE INCOME. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE IN AMERICA WHO DO NOT HAVE HIGH PAYING JOBS WHO MAKE A COMMITMENT TO CONTRIBUTE TO SOMEONE WHO IS LESS FORTUNATE. THEY DO NOT NEED THE PERFORMANCE OR THE GRATEFUL EYES. THEY SIMPLY KNOW DEEPLY THAT WITHOUT RECOGNITION THEY ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE. YOUR FRIENDS WANT A BETTER LIFE IN THE STATES. MY FAMILY CAME TO AMERICA FOR A BETTER LIFE AND FOUND IT. MAYBE WE SHOULD BEGIN TO MAKE SURE THAT PEOPLE CAN HAVE A BETTER LIFE IN THE PLACES THEY CURRENTLY LIVE. I LIKE THE OMETEPE MODEL. WISHING YOU SAFE JOURNEYS AND A GROWING COMPASSIONATE HEART. JUDY |
| 16th December 2005 Becky Stracener | Inspiring! - From: Labors: Africa to India Thanks for your generosity in taking us with your journey with you! It's exciting! |
| 14th December 2005 Erik Eriksson | - From: Labors: Africa to India I've said it before, and I say it again. You've got a gift when it comes to writing... |
| 12th December 2005 Juddy Ogunniran | My Black Oyibo friend - From: Losing Colors Oh Cam,the experiences you captured are so powerful,I went right back to Oporozo and saw us as if we did it all again.And I laughed so hard as I remembered once again the dancing,the joys and exhiliration,the singing and the freedom with which we threw ourselves into it all... |
| 10th December 2005 Terry McG - Seattle | Blessings! - From: The Waning Days and Thoughts Karsten, thank you for all your inspired photos and writing, and the work for peace you and the others are doing. This is a true Christmas present. |
| 10th December 2005 Mom | - From: Pole of Peace I find myself scrolling down the page to look at a world that I have never experienced and a life that is hard to imagine. Then your story takes me further into your soul and adds to my knowledge. Thank you for sharing your experience....much love and peace. |
| 9th December 2005 BILL | BILL!!!! - From: Pole of Peace Oh BIlly boy! You don't know how awesome it is for us over here to be able to get on your website and find out about all that you are experiencing, and to see it! It sounds and looks like you are having an incredible time. I miss you and hope you are doing well! Be safe, and peace be with you! |
| 9th December 2005 Corey S | Beautiful - From: Pole of Peace Cam, I don't have much time to write this, but I just wanted to say what beautiful pictures you submit onto your webpage. I have been saving the best shots onto my computer so I can print some off and put them on my wall. Give the photographer a pat on the back. And if the photographer is you, then keep it up man. they are really good man, the people make them beautiful. I know you're doing good over there man, keep it up. Peace man corey |
| 8th December 2005 Susan Partnow | Your writing brings art and life to our experience - From: What it means to come together Thank you for all the energy you are putting in to this blog, dear Cameron... It is a giftto see our experience reflected here with such artistry and insight... It inspires me to invest more time to reflect deeply and write with care... Blessings on your journey in Tibet. |
| 8th December 2005 Therese Charvet | GET DOWN! - From: Losing Colors So great to see you all dancing, esp Kendra and Susan who I know. OF COURSE Kendra knows how to move with the rhythms--woo hoo!!! Love to you all and may you be blessed on your journey. |
| 7th December 2005 Sandy Hilton | Color is a perception - From: Losing Colors Cam - good to see a positive image after your nigeria blog. that was scary and the mom in me can't help but be afraid for you! The opportunity to dance with Africa is beyond wonderful. Oreo - what an interesting perception. We are what color we are and can only be what we are inside by our experiences.I am not sure why the outside ends up being such a big deal. stay well stay safe stay wide eyed! love ya! |
| 6th December 2005 Wendy B | You are not in Kansas (Bainbridge) anymore - From: Warri-town Thanks Cam, I am getting the most amazing flashbacks of my Kenya/Tanznia safari almost 15 years ago. I can almost smell the diesel exhaust and sweat in the pictures and descriptions you are sending. Keep up the good work, and keep your receptors open....... |
| 5th December 2005 Leslie Whalen | You are doing good work - From: Warri-town Hey, Cam The fact that you are turning Nigeria and Warri into a chant tells me that you're taking in all these experiences and transforming them into a powerful way to educate us about a life that we can't even imagine. You and your companions are brave and still optimistic despite all the psychological barriers that seem to be thrown in your path. Best wishes to you all as you continue to explore frontiers of all kinds. |
| 5th December 2005 Terry McG - Seattle | Karsten, thank you! - From: Warri-town Thanks for including me. What intensity, beauty, and as you say "raw" -- everything! Blessings and success to you on your adventure. terry |
| 28th November 2005 Mom | - From: The Ancient Imagination and the Birth of Potential This planet is so diverse..... so beautiful. Thank you for painting such a vivid picture of the Sahara. |
| 22nd November 2005 Therese Charvet | AMAZING - From: Africa Moves What a great description of an amazing performance. I can almost hear those rhythms and feel the intensity, even through the computer screen. Thanks to Cameron for such poetic descriptions and great photos. Love to Kendra, Susan P and Cameron as they travel into new territory. |
| 22nd November 2005 Mom | - From: Another African Day Amazing entries....beautifully written. I love reading your perceptions. |
| 22nd November 2005 Sandy Hilton | Pink sahara - From: The Ancient Imagination and the Birth of Potential Another wonder of nature - a vastness so far and wide brings to wonder what all that space is meant for. And why we are so abusive to the habitable space we have and to each other? |
| 18th November 2005 corey | already gone - From: Grassroots: His, Hers, Mine...Together i was curious to see what kind of preperations were done for a trip of this magnitude and i'm glad you posted these pictures so i could see. you are with a bunch of great people. jonny tagged along i see. mwahaha. haha. i hope to read much more. peace corey |
| 14th November 2005 Mom | - From: Grassroots: His, Hers, Mine...Together Beautiful Cam..... |
| 7th November 2005 Mom | - From: ASD of the Nanny this is fun Cam....really enjoyable read! |
| 7th November 2005 Mom | - From: Short-shorts really great! |
| 2nd November 2005 Rosemary | re: Hen - From: A Tribute to Hen So clear, such a visual, sweet, percise bit of prose. I was with you with every word. I felt you....I felt the Hen....I was honored you called me after she left. Wow....this was beautiful. Love you....always....R |
