'The mind loves the unknown. It loves images whose meaning is unknown, since the meaning of the mind itself is unknown.' Rene Magritte. 'There are many comparisons to be made between mountains and the human race. You can love them, but you do not always have to like them.' Julie Tellis. I received an SMS from a friend of mine who was in Ladakh recently. The SMS goes on to say, 'had gone to Thiksey Monastery today.. . When you sit on the terrace you can see the entire valley surrounded by these barren majestic mountains... as close to god am ever going to get :).' She was no farther from the truth than most of us who pack our bags and embark on a journey. At some point during the excursion we let ourselves
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