Comments on: On horses, home, Sarah and the book http://www.constanttrek.com/index.php/187 everywhere is walking distance if you have the time Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:17:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Sharyn http://www.constanttrek.com/index.php/187/comment-page-1#comment-7868 Sharyn Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:28:16 +0000 http://www.constanttrek.com/?p=187#comment-7868 I have just moved to Mansfield, and borrowed some books from the Mansfield library, one of them being yours. How absolutely amazed I was to read that the town I now call home is also the town you called home too!! I believe that is too amazing to be called a coincidence! I feel like I felt ever step you took and your brutal honesty about the hardships you endured were so refreshing, and real. My husband, 2 kids and I spent the first 6 months of 2008 exploring the West & North of Australia and although we were in the luxury of a car, I could so relate to your feelings of 'living the dream' and making your life extraordinary. Travel and meeting people from all walks of life is what makes life real, makes you feel alive.We cant wait to travel again, and reading your book has made me reinvigorated to believe that anything is possible. But for now, Mansfield feels so good, it is so beautiful and our souls really do feel home, for now anyway!! Cant wait to read your next book, take care xx. I have just moved to Mansfield, and borrowed some books from the Mansfield library, one of them being yours. How absolutely amazed I was to read that the town I now call home is also the town you called home too!! I believe that is too amazing to be called a coincidence!
I feel like I felt ever step you took and your brutal honesty about the hardships you endured were so refreshing, and real. My husband, 2 kids and I spent the first 6 months of 2008 exploring the West & North of Australia and although we were in the luxury of a car, I could so relate to your feelings of ‘living the dream’ and making your life extraordinary. Travel and meeting people from all walks of life is what makes life real, makes you feel alive.We cant wait to travel again, and reading your book has made me reinvigorated to believe that anything is possible. But for now, Mansfield feels so good, it is so beautiful and our souls really do feel home, for now anyway!!
Cant wait to read your next book, take care xx.

]]> By: Geoffrey Ryan http://www.constanttrek.com/index.php/187/comment-page-1#comment-6796 Geoffrey Ryan Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:28:11 +0000 http://www.constanttrek.com/?p=187#comment-6796 Hi Paula most inspiring account of oneself, please continue to seek and liberate, all the best thanks Hi Paula
most inspiring account of oneself, please continue to seek and liberate, all the best
thanks

]]> By: Judith Robinson http://www.constanttrek.com/index.php/187/comment-page-1#comment-6732 Judith Robinson Sat, 31 May 2008 02:53:10 +0000 http://www.constanttrek.com/?p=187#comment-6732 I have just read your book which was given to me by my daugther for mothers day. I couldn't give Sarah the title but told her on the cover there was a woman with a backpack walking to Africa. Anyway with a call from the book store they managed to work it out. I enjoyed the comment from the girl who wanted to marry a Saudi. I hope she achived her goal. I lived in Saudi Arabia for four years many years ago and still dream of returning. I loved my time in Riyadh some of the best days of my life were there. (and yes some women did feel like Diamonds there). The Saudi people are wonderful hosts and I found great happiness there. Good luck with your journey and thank you for your ispiration. I loved your book. Thank you for sharing. I am looking forward to your next book and I will follow your web site. I work at a school in Perth for International students this is the closest thing I can find to travel at the moment. Keep Walking. I have just read your book which was given to me by my daugther for mothers day. I couldn’t give Sarah the title but told her on the cover there was a woman with a backpack walking to Africa. Anyway with a call from the book store they managed to work it out. I enjoyed the comment from the girl who wanted to marry a Saudi. I hope she achived her goal. I lived in Saudi Arabia for four years many years ago and still dream of returning. I loved my time in Riyadh some of the best days of my life were there. (and yes some women did feel like Diamonds there). The Saudi people are wonderful hosts and I found great happiness there. Good luck with your journey and thank you for your ispiration. I loved your book. Thank you for sharing. I am looking forward to your next book and I will follow your web site. I work at a school in Perth for International students this is the closest thing I can find to travel at the moment. Keep Walking.

]]> By: Susan http://www.constanttrek.com/index.php/187/comment-page-1#comment-6648 Susan Wed, 21 May 2008 12:51:32 +0000 http://www.constanttrek.com/?p=187#comment-6648 Hello Paula, I first heard you speaking while you were in Brisbane for your book publicity tour recently. ( It was a radio interview actually) I had such a wonderful picture of you as you spoke that I HAD to stop and buy your book that very day! It was supposed to be a gift for my sister who is a 'walker' and seeker too. She loved Kokoda, Kilamanjaro, Kinabalu and has the Camino de Santiago pilgramage walk on her 'will do' list. (Which is why I specifically tracked down your book) Of course, once I got the book home, I ended up reading it all before posting it to my sister in London...she did receive her gift eventually! We both got an enormous amount from your writings..thank you. Don't hurry too much with your next book..... we know it will happen and after all, it is your enjoyment and pleasure in discovering new things and insights and savouring those moments, that comes through so vibrantly in your writing. Can't happen if it's rushed! Congratulations on a great book and hearing you speak about your journey was magic. Thanks Susan Hello Paula,
I first heard you speaking while you were in Brisbane for your book publicity tour recently. ( It was a radio interview actually) I had such a wonderful picture of you as you spoke that I HAD to stop and buy your book that very day! It was supposed to be a gift for my sister who is a ‘walker’ and seeker too. She loved Kokoda, Kilamanjaro, Kinabalu and has the Camino de Santiago pilgramage walk on her ‘will do’ list. (Which is why I specifically tracked down your book)
Of course, once I got the book home, I ended up reading it all before posting it to my sister in London…she did receive her gift eventually! We both got an enormous amount from your writings..thank you. Don’t hurry too much with your next book….. we know it will happen and after all, it is your enjoyment and pleasure in discovering new things and insights and savouring those moments, that comes through so vibrantly in your writing. Can’t happen if it’s rushed! Congratulations on a great book and hearing you speak about your journey was magic.
Thanks
Susan

]]> By: JO http://www.constanttrek.com/index.php/187/comment-page-1#comment-6640 JO Tue, 20 May 2008 04:39:55 +0000 http://www.constanttrek.com/?p=187#comment-6640 I was sitting in the tea room one afternoon and came across an article in a Mag about your walk across Africa it was so interesting that I jumped on this website and have now finished reading all your diary blogs. I am currently doing ivf which has been an ongoing battle for the last two years with no success no baby . I feel like I'm living in the darkest years of my life and depression has been an unwelcomed guest to my life. Your journey has been so exciting to read and I keep thinking back to 2005 when I spent 3 months in Africa doing an overland trip from Cairo to Cape town. All my life one of my dreams was to go to Africa and I did it. People told me females can't go to Africa by themselves as I did some independant travel in Africa before I started the overland trip. I'm so glad I did it and didn't listen to their negative views and your walk really highlights the fact that females can move mountains and go out into the big wild world and catch their dreams. I'm going to buy your book and I can't wait till you return to Africa to complete your walk. I have read about the Tenere Desert it sounds like the classic Saharan Landscape I will cross fingers toes hands whatever that you will get back their to continue the journey to Egypt. I would love to go to this region one day and love hearing about it through your journey. Looking forward to hearing your latest updates re the walk. cheers JO I was sitting in the tea room one afternoon and came across an article in a Mag about your walk across Africa it was so interesting that I jumped on this website and have now finished reading all your diary blogs. I am currently doing ivf which has been an ongoing battle for the last two years with no success no baby . I feel like I’m living in the darkest years of my life and depression has been an unwelcomed guest to my life. Your journey has been so exciting to read and I keep thinking back to 2005 when I spent 3 months in Africa doing an overland trip from Cairo to Cape town. All my life one of my dreams was to go to Africa and I did it. People told me females can’t go to Africa by themselves as I did some independant travel in Africa before I started the overland trip. I’m so glad I did it and didn’t listen to their negative views and your walk really highlights the fact that females can move mountains and go out into the big wild world and catch their dreams.

I’m going to buy your book and I can’t wait till you return to Africa to complete your walk. I have read about the Tenere Desert it sounds like the classic Saharan Landscape I will cross fingers toes hands whatever that you will get back their to continue the journey to Egypt. I would love to go to this region one day and love hearing about it through your journey.

Looking forward to hearing your latest updates re the walk.
cheers

JO

]]> By: Berengere http://www.constanttrek.com/index.php/187/comment-page-1#comment-6550 Berengere Mon, 05 May 2008 10:17:08 +0000 http://www.constanttrek.com/?p=187#comment-6550 Hello Paula, I read an article about your trek about 2 months ago - and was delighted to read your first book recently. A mum of 3, working full-time, I discovered a wonderful way to make friends while keeping fit thanks to the amazing Wild Women on Top group. A year and a half ago, I was a heavy smoker, very overweight. I have now quit smoking, have lost a few kilos, and more importantly have discovered myself through walking. So much so that I am going on a Kilimanjaro summit expedition in 45 days, with a bunch of Wild Women. In a way, I am quite envious about your trip - which my life does not allow me yet. But it has certainly inspired me, and I am planning to, one day, walk in Europe - when I am back there. In the meantime, I revel in travel literature, enjoy my own training and can't wait for your next book! Hello Paula,

I read an article about your trek about 2 months ago – and was delighted to read your first book recently.
A mum of 3, working full-time, I discovered a wonderful way to make friends while keeping fit thanks to the amazing Wild Women on Top group. A year and a half ago, I was a heavy smoker, very overweight. I have now quit smoking, have lost a few kilos, and more importantly have discovered myself through walking. So much so that I am going on a Kilimanjaro summit expedition in 45 days, with a bunch of Wild Women. In a way, I am quite envious about your trip – which my life does not allow me yet. But it has certainly inspired me, and I am planning to, one day, walk in Europe – when I am back there. In the meantime, I revel in travel literature, enjoy my own training and can’t wait for your next book!

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