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Mexico Inspiration Journal_034

Item

A travel journal page featuring aerial photographs and handwritten reflections on a trip to Mexico.
Title
Mexico Inspiration Journal_034
Alternative Title
Mexico Inspiration Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2017
Description
- The left side of the page contains two photographs taken from an airplane window. The top photo shows a view of the ground with a visible airplane engine, while the bottom photo captures a stunning aerial view of a mountainous landscape with a clear blue sky.
- The right side of the page has handwritten text with two numbered points. The text reads: "My lessons from this trip: 1. Mexico is beautiful. I wish I did better while there. 2. I wanted to see the butterflies but my health prevented it. I ended up staring at the clear blue sky, lying on my back."
Identifier
017_2017_February 2017_Mexico Inspiration
Dates Completed
February, 2017 - February, 2017
Keywords
Cocooning; San Miguel de Allende; Mexico; 29 Pieces; Funding crisis; Photography; Beauty; Color; Doorways; Reckoning; High altitude; Breathlessness; Chronic pain; Expatriates; Demographics; Varanasi; Mortality; Health crisis; Butterfly Reserve; Pulmonary embolism; Hospitals; Epiphany; Limitations; Possibility; Self discernment; Calling; Belief; Habits; Divine guidance; Joy; Wounding; Prayer; Lightness; Friendship; Difficulty; Diminished strength; Defeat; Renewal; Disappointment; Admiration
Transcription
My lessons from this trip:
1. Mexico is beautiful. I wish I did better while there.
2. I wanted to see the butterflies but my health prevented it. I ended up staring at the clear blue sky, lying on my back.
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
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