http://www.kindnessofstrangerstravel.com/wp/2008/09/20/wide-open-spaces/ Enlisting the help of others as we embark on the adventure of a lifetime Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:32:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 http://www.kindnessofstrangerstravel.com/wp/2008/09/20/wide-open-spaces/comment-page-1/#comment-279 Nikki Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:46:16 +0000 http://www.kindnessofstrangerstravel.com/wp/?p=318#comment-279 There’s a book I’ve seen mentioned three times within the last couple weeks by Helena Norberg-Hodge, “Ancient Futures: Learning From Ladakh.” I’ve taken this as a sign that I must read this book—I see that three is a meaningful number in Bhutan, as well. : ) If Eric Weiner’s book (Geography of Bliss) is about the happiest places on earth, Hodge uncovers the reversal when modernization destroys culture and environment. I like it when people judge progress. I say, keep it up! There’s a book I’ve seen mentioned three times within the last couple weeks by Helena Norberg-Hodge, “Ancient Futures: Learning From Ladakh.” I’ve taken this as a sign that I must read this book—I see that three is a meaningful number in Bhutan, as well. : ) If Eric Weiner’s book (Geography of Bliss) is about the happiest places on earth, Hodge uncovers the reversal when modernization destroys culture and environment. I like it when people judge progress. I say, keep it up!

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