| Two years ago I wandered across a book called "Tales of a Female Nomad" by Rita Golden Gelman. At first, I thought this was a book about a woman that had written a simple account of her travels following her divorce. The more I read about how this amazing woman traveled and lived, the more I wanted to meet her. Through her writings, I could easily envision what country she was is in and how her life flowed within her surroundings. She made me understand the area and it's people. She made me feel as if I were there, too. I thought the book would end with her moving back to the U.S. to live with her son or daughter permanently. But no, not Rita. She has been a nomad for more than ten years. She says she loves the life. I often romanticize the idea of a nomadic life, too, but we'll see how things go. Thanks for the inspiration, Rita! |
