7.18.2012

Baptism

The first meeting COURSES AND TRAILS could not have be born in a better way! The chosen location, Marzio, 800 meters high, was perfect and the women participants, found themselves at home. The morning session was devoted to the chosen subject, "the birth and development of a project," where I explained how to manage and pursue their dreams by talking about my experiences in the deserts.
After an excellent lunch with exotic flavors, under the shade of an old chestnut tree, we walked in the beautiful woods surrounding the location of the meeting following the directions of Dora, an expert in shiatsu techniques that taught us to control our breathing during our walking. An assortment of teas, including the Bedouin sweet mint tea were waiting for us upon our return. We then watched some footage of my challanges, that I commented on, highlighting the difficulties found along the way and the techniques used to overcome them. The meeting concluded with a delicious aperitif, in joy and many smiles, waiting for the next round: maybe in the desert!

How spectacular!

It was really a spectacular (as John, one of our guests, would say) the Desert Therapy party that we organized last Saturday!
People came from all over Italy, friends who have traveled with us in the Deserts, creating an incredible feeling even among those who had never met eachother before. There were representatives of almost all the trips and also some new entries that will be joining us in the autumn for the next trip. The buffet was good and plentiful, washed down with quality beverages but also the company was exceptional. Impeccable organization of the legendary Max and as always deserts and bread cooked by Lauren, among many delicacies that our friends have prepared for the occasion. The meeting was an opportunity for everyone to plan new trips also on new itineraries because the urge to return to the desert is really great. Joy, humor and laughter have contributed to the success of the festival: given the success we are already thinking about the next. Thanks to Desert Therapy ....... what a party!