This was taken a few minutes after climbing the bell tower of a ancient church in Pommevic, France. Those sandals have seen some things.
I wrote this piece when I returned from Europe in the fall. But I never published it.
I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately because it’s almost the exact opposite of COVID-19 quarantine, when the only access we have to the world is through our devices. Plus, like many of you, travel has been on my mind a lot lately. I hope you’re healthy and enjoying some virtual travel until you can once again enjoy some actual travel .