Day 6 – May 21, 2010 – Small Town Roots

"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." - Marcus Garvey

We arrived in the town of Dingle today. After Dublin, it was a breath of fresh air. Don’t get me wrong. Large cities have their place. They are centers of culture and commerce. There’s always something to do and people to meet. Dingle feels like a home town; my home town. I grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas. There weren’t crowds of people and continuous movement. No flashing lights and tall buildings pervaded the scene. It was small, filled with simple folk, and easy to navigate.

The action of the city can be exciting, but when we slow down and delve into the meat of a place, we learn much more. People flock to large cities, but perhaps escaping the throngs of people and noise is best. Dingle fed my soul profoundly. It was truly magical.