[pct-l] Sir Richard Burton (British explorer)

[Paul Mitchell]

Awesome.

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Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 11:07 PM
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Subject: [pct-l] Sir Richard Burton (British explorer)


Some inspiration for you armchair hikers preparing for your 2007  
campaigns.

Burton wrote in 1857:

Of the gladdest moments in human life, methinks, is the departure  
upon a distant journey into unknown lands.
Shaking off with one mighty effort the fetters of Habit, the leaden  
weight of Routine, the cloak of many Cares,
and the slavery of Home, man feels once more happy.
The blood flows with the fast circulation of childhood. Excitement  
lends unwonted vigour to the muscle,
and the sudden sense of freedom adds a cubit to the mental stature.
Afresh dawns the morn of life; again the bright world is beautiful to  
the eye,
and the glorious face of nature gladdens the soul.
A journey, in fact, appeals to Imagination, to Memory, to Hope-the  
sister Graces of our mortal being.

Aussie Dave.
Canberra Australia




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