An Unintended Adventure
Three guys, three friends, on a road trip. The evening sun was shining, covering the fields and hills in a blanket of warm, golden light and tanning the faces of the travellers; Bob Marley playing on the stereo.
They were making good time, and thus, decided to stop on the shores of a reservoir that they happened to chance upon, and have their dinner. The atmosphere amongst the group was one of freedom and contentment.
Presently, the gentlemen reached their goal, where they were refreshed and encouraged.
Whilst returning home, they passed a couple of hitch-hikers; a father and daughter. Given the present, out-going, mood the men were in, they chose to turn around and pick them up.
It transpired, the father had hitched rides all the way from Poland to England, to fetch his daughter, who he hadn’t seen for nearly eighteen months, so that they could spend a few days together in Poland, before hitch-hiking their way home. It was reckoned (though never confirmed) that the father couldn’t afford flights, so hiking was the only way for them to travel.
We left Veronica and her father at some motorway services as they made their way to Dover. The love that Veronica’s dad has for his daughter is utterly inspiring, and I hope they have a safe trip and enjoy their time together!
It was awesome to be part of their journey and even our own journey was so freeing and exciting, from finding our way with the map (it’s a miracle we got to where we needed to be-we did get lost!), to taking the time to stop, have some food, and enjoy creation. I loved the spontaneity of it!
For me, our journey that night, was more incredible than the destination. I believe that, for God, the journey is just as important as the destination; and I hope, in my life, I can stop by the side of the road, have a picnic, relax, enjoy the view from time-to-time and allow time for unintended adventures (cheesie, but true!)
Life is for adventures, and adventures don’t happen in your comfort zone!
Check this out for pics and Darrel’s side of things: http://darrelhoff.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/road-trip-to-rob-bell-a-modern-day-good-samaritan-moment/
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