6:17 – Rows of muddy boots, finding my perfect pair to take me on the journey.. My first choice of the day.
7:12 – Early start, (dreadfully early) but the sun finds it’s way through the trees to greet us. So excited to see what the day brings.
7:52 – On the water feeling reflective. Surfaces, above, below and in between. Sounds, sights and all sensations delight. Elements present.Like me.
9:22 – Looking upon the now, the still water, I am filled with gratitude. Thank you to the tiny boat that escorted us around Oxbow Lake. It was there, we witnessed so many fascinating miracles of life.
10:34 – My son climbs like Tarzan. Does he realize how primal this urge is? A parent’s pride is present.
11:09 – Quiet time, relaxing with fruit and a book. Loving life in the jungle.
1:02 – Coffee. The gift from the mountain gods.
2:10 – My time, the rain offers the perfect back drop chorus, our room feels fresh. No need for the lanterns just yet.
3:30 – Muddy boots in a line as their owners sit patiently onboard of our transport boat. Off the farm we go.
4:10 – Beautiful sweet chilies. A little hot, but mostly sweet. A treat to taste directly from the bush, something that rarely occurs in the city.
5:06 – Returning from the farm, the sun sets, more rain on it’s way!
7:41 – Joy fills my heart as I observe my son adapt to any situation, rain in the jungle, hiking, boat rides, a totally new environment, but his solace is found in his familiar. I can live with that.
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.
