When I visited the Sahara desert, I found the nomads and their lifestyle inspirational. To live with so little under such harsh conditions, makes one rethink what possessions are really necessary.
four camels and a coffee to go
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four camels and a coffee to go 
You are so right! Possessions is not what makes us happy:)
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I agree. I have always been about experiences for the most part. Every now and then I might forget but the minute I travel again… that is what I desire.
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I think minimalism in general is really inspirational. I could probably do without a lot of the things I have, but it makes me a little sad to give up my little luxuries!
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I know. I haven’t perfected this by any means… have a long way to go still. Baby steps…
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I have been watching the “Human Planet” put out by BBC. They do a whole episode on the struggles of living in a desert and how the inhabitants manage so brilliantly. It’s really a great show. It’s on Netflix.
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I will have to check out if my Cdn. version of netflix has it!
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It’s the most beautifully filmed show I have ever watched!!!!
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Travelling really does cause us to re-evaluate our possessions. Some don’t like travelling because they need to be embraced by what is familiar to them and their creature comforts. Then there are others who realize exactly how little we really need except for the people in our lives we really care for.
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So well-said Joanne. Thanks for sharing.
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A lovely thought and a beautiful photo to accompany it 🙂 Travel teaches you so much.
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It truly does!
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Love your photos and travel advice!!
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Thank you!
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That picture is amazing!! making do with what you have at its best.
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Thanks 😉
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I’m struck by the beautiful colours they pulled together in such a stark environment.
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Yes, that is true. I hadn’t thought about the colours but you are right.
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Just being a nomad is inspirational the photo is beautiful in its simplicity
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Thanks. I appreciate it.
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Wonderful composition. Inspirational thoughts.
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Thank you 🙂
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I enjoyed both the photo and the inspiration you derived from it. I keep trying to remind myself of the same thing as I try to declutter and downsize my possessions. 🙂
janet
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I know Janet. It is a constant challenge to remind ourselves that “less can be more” at times with respect to possessions. As I go out shopping to buy more stuff in preparation for our move…. 🙂
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Ha! Life is full of these paradoxes.
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Yes 🙂
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Yes! I get that feeling every time I return home from camping or travels. I wonder what IS all this stuff for? Thanks for the inspiration!
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You are most welcome Paula… and I know exactly what you are talking about… the tons of little and even big items you think you can’t live without and then never get used!
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It definitely inspires some reflection.
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Well-said Dee!
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This is an amazing photo. Not sure how I always overlook this one as being a favorite from the trip…too many gorgeous Morocco photos to choose from.
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I know… everywhere we looked we had amazing views of something awe inspiring and jaw dropping!
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Makes you appreciate what you have that’s for sure.
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You are definitely right!
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