8:15 – The muddy path invites me. With my rubber boots I have no fear.
9:22 – The view from the top of the observation canopy tower takes my breath away while challenging my comfort level. We see as the birds see, if only I could fly…
10:02 – Still life compositions found everywhere on the jungle floor. I can’t help but to appreciate the beauty with each foot step. I am finally realizing the perfection in all of it.
11:39 – The evidence of a tasty treat. The Brazil nut tree offers an abundant feast for the jungle’s residents. Realizing how beautiful the supply chain really is, in the jungle.
11:59 – Finding so much to appreciate, textures, patterns, nature. My world has blown wide open.
12:53 – Connecting with others was one of the many gifts. The boys shared their experiences and waited together for the next adventure.
1:56 – Three boys sharing the their fantastic journey over snacks and zombie chat. I feel honored to witness their voyage.
3:02 – Beautiful nourishment wrapped in a banana leaf. Feeling nothing but gratitude and subdued hunger.
3:43 – The ecological problems are apparent, as the evidence dulls the water. However, I still feel so much beauty around which gives me hope.
4:05 – I feel so much love. What a gift to see this experience reflected in my son’s eyes. Certain this journey will shape his life.
5:25 – Muddy shoes have never been so beautiful. These little feet wait patiently upon the slats of our tiny boat. Soon we’ll reach our destination and those feet will once again be in motion.
6:20 – Vines wrapping around it’s host in perfect harmony, like natures embrace.
8:28 – A resting spider on a leaf, we’re in his home, after all.
Lainie Liberti is a recovering branding expert, who’s career once focused on creating campaigns for green – eco business, non-profits and conscious business. Dazzling clients with her high-energy designs for over 18 years, Lainie lent her artistic talents to businesses that matter. But that was then.
In 2008, after the economy took a turn, Lainie decided to be the change (instead of a victim) and began the process of “lifestyle redesign,” a joint decision between both her and her 11-year-old son, Miro. They sold or gave away all of of their possessions in 2009 and began a life of travel, service, and exploration. Lainie and her son Miro began their open-ended adventure backpacking through Central and South America. They are slow traveling around the globe allowing inspiration to be their compass. The pair is most interested in exploring different cultures, contributing by serving, and connecting with humanity as ‘global citizens.’
Today Lainie considers herself a digital nomad who is living a location independent life. She and her son write and podcast their experiences from the road at Raising Miro on the Road of Life.
