Looking at the photos of the Fremont dinosaurs I am struck by how much they seem to belong where they are, and I thought that might make an interesting topic for this week’s travel theme. What does belonging mean? It could be a treasured possession that belongs to one person – like Winnie-the-Pooh belonged to Christopher Robin…
The original Winnie-the-Pooh looking a little homesick; it’s a long way from New York to 100 Acre Wood.
…or a park that belongs to a nation.
Grand Tetons National Park
It could be a community that creates a sense of belonging…
Circle of hands at Holi Festival
… or just one special person.
It could be something so old it can’t help but belong…
Temples at dawn in Tikal
…or a place you know so well it feels like home.
What does belonging mean to you? If you would like to join in this week’s travel theme (everyone’s welcome!) here’s what to do:
- Create your own post and title it Travel theme: Belonging
- Include a link to this page in your post so others can find it too
- Get your post in by next Thursday, as the new travel theme comes out on Friday
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xxx Ailsa
We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect. – Aldo Leopold
I celebrate myself, and sing myself,
And what I assume you shall assume,
For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. – Walt Whitman
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